This recipe is translated from Cookpad India. See original: Indiaबिहारी चना मसाला (Bihari chana masala recipe in hindi)

Bihari Chana Masala

Vanika Agrawal
Vanika Agrawal @cook_8355865
Pune

This chana masala is loved by everyone, from street vendors to restaurants.

Bihari Chana Masala

This chana masala is loved by everyone, from street vendors to restaurants.

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Ingredients

  1. 2 cupsboiled red chickpeas (about 330 grams)
  2. 3onions, sliced lengthwise
  3. 2 tablespoonschopped green onions
  4. 2medium tomatoes, chopped
  5. 2green chilies, chopped
  6. 2 teaspoonspanch phoron spice mix
  7. 1 teaspoonturmeric powder
  8. 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper powder
  9. 1/2 teaspooncumin powder
  10. 2 teaspoonsdried mango powder (amchur)
  11. 1 teaspoonKashmiri chili powder or mild chili powder
  12. 1 teaspoonchana masala powder
  13. 1 teaspoongaram masala powder
  14. A fewwhole spices (such as bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom)
  15. 1/2 teaspoonasafoetida (hing), as needed
  16. 3 teaspoonsdried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
  17. 2 tablespoonscrushed ginger and garlic
  18. 3 tablespoonsmustard oil (or as needed)
  19. Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    First, heat the oil in a pan. Add the panch phoron and whole spices. When they start to crackle, add the crushed ginger and garlic and sauté well.

  2. 2

    Next, add the sliced onions and cook until they turn golden. Then add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric, and asafoetida. Cover and cook for a bit.

  3. 3

    Once the tomatoes soften, add all the dry spices. Mix well, cover, and cook again so the spices are well cooked and blended.

  4. 4

    After a few minutes, the masala will be nicely cooked and softened.

  5. 5

    Now add the boiled red chickpeas and salt to taste. Mix well, cover, and let it cook for 1 more minute so the chickpeas absorb the flavors.

  6. 6

    Your Bihari red chana masala is ready. Enjoy it with roti or puffed rice (murmura).

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