Chana masala (no onion no garlic)

Name: Chana masala (no onion no garlic)
Total time: 27600 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup white chana/chickpeas soaked for 7 hours or overnight; 2 cup water; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon Ghee; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 bay leaf; 1 inch cinnamon; 2 cloves; 1 tablespoons green chilies and ginger paste; 1/2 cup Tomato puree/ 2 tomatoes finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt or as needed; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chilli powder; 1 teaspoon dhaniya powder; 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala/ chole masala; 1 teaspoon kasuri methi; 1 tablespoons fresh malai / cream; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves chopped

Keshma Raichura @Keshmaraichura_1104

Dwarka ,Gujrat -361335

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Chana masala is a North Indian curried dish made with white chickpeas, tomatoes, spices and herbs.Make this Chana Masala for a delicious, flavorsome and healthy Indian meal. A protein-packed, vegan and gluten-free dish that you can easily customize to your taste.

Keshma Raichura @Keshmaraichura_1104

Dwarka ,Gujrat -361335

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Ingredients

7 hrs + 40 min

4 servings

1 cupwhite chana/chickpeas soaked for 7 hours or overnight
2 cupwater
2 tablespoonsoil
1 teaspoonGhee
1 teaspooncumin seeds
1bay leaf
1 inchcinnamon
2cloves
1 tablespoonsgreen chilies and ginger paste
1/2 cupTomato puree/ 2 tomatoes finely chopped
1 teaspoonsalt or as needed
1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
1 teaspoonred chilli powder
1 teaspoondhaniya powder
1/2 teaspoonroasted cumin powder
1 teaspoongaram masala/ chole masala
1 teaspoonkasuri methi
1 tablespoonsfresh malai / cream
1 teaspoonlemon juice
2 tablespoonsfresh coriander leaves chopped

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Steps

7 hrs + 40 min

1

Rinse the chickpeas at least thrice. Soak them in 3 to 4 cups of water overnight or for at least 7-8 hours.
Drain the water and rinse them well. Pour water and pressure cook for 5 to 6 whistles.make sure your chana are soft and tender. If not,cook them for a lately longer.
2

Heat oil and ghee in a large pot. Add cumin seeds and whole spices-bay leaf, cinnamon and cloves. When they begin to sizzle add the chilli ginger paste and saute for few seconds. Add the tomato puree and salt. Let cook until mushy, pulpy and thick.
3

Add in red chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, coriander powder and cumin powder. Saute until the masala begins to smell good, for about 1 minute.Add garam masala and kasuri methi. Add fresh malai mix it well and now cook until oil release.
4

Now Add the boiled chana along with the chana stock or water (1 cups). Pour another If you don't puree the tomato masala, you will require lesser water.Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.When the consistency is thick,remove from heat. Garnish Chana masala with coriander leaves. Sprinkle some lemon juice if required.
5

Serve the chana masala along with paratha and enjoy !!😋😊