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Poori with chana Masala
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Easy Chana masala

A creamy and flavourful Chana Masala recipe
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Keyword chana masala
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 189kcal
Author Shalini

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiled chana chickpeas
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds jeera
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 1 cup onion paste from 2 onions
  • 2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 3 tomatoes pureed
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup cashew paste
  • 1 tablespoon kasuri methi dried fenugreek leaves
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish optional
  • Chopped onions for garnish optional

Instructions

  • In a large pan, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
  • Once hot, add the cumin seeds, cloves and Cinnamon and let them splutter.
  • Add the onion paste and sauté until it raw smell disappears.
  • Now Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
  • Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
  • Now Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala. Cook for a few minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  • Stir in the cashew paste and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Crush the kasuri methi between your palms and add it to the pan. Mix well.
  • Add the boiled chana (chickpeas) to the gravy and mix well.
  • Bring the curry to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with chapati or poori.