Chole Masala

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    North Indian • Punjabi • Main Course Gravy

    Chole Masala

    30 mins
    4 servings
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    ★ 4.5

    Ingredients

    • 100 g Chickpea (washed, soaked overnight, and pressure cooked)
    • 750 ml Water (for soaking and pressure cooking)
    • 0.5 tsp Salt (for pressure cooking)
    • 1 tbsp Refined Oil
    • 0.5 tsp Jeera
    • 0.25 tsp Hing
    • 130 g Onion (cut into four)
    • 1 piece Green Chilli (stem removed)
    • 10 cloves Garlic (peeled)
    • 5 g Ginger (peeled)
    • 130 g Tomato (chopped)
    • 0.25 tsp Turmeric
    • 0.25 tsp Cinnamon Powder
    • 0.75 tbsp Chole Masala
    • 0.75 tsp Garam Masala
    • 0.75 tbsp Rajma Masala
    • 0.75 tsp Salt
    • 60 ml Water
    • 20 g Boiled Chickpea (mashed)
    • 1 tbsp Ghee
    • 5 stem Coriander Leaves (chopped)

    Instructions

    Chole masala, also known as chana masala or channay, is a popular Indian dish made with chickpeas, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. Pair with Poori/Rice/Roti/Paratha

    1. 1

      Prepare and Sauté Aromatics

      Add 1 tbsp Refined Oil, 0.5 tsp Jeera, 0.25 tsp Hing, 130 g Onion (cut into four), 1 piece Green Chilli (stem removed), 10 cloves Garlic (peeled), and 5 g Ginger (peeled) to The Upliance jar. The Upliance will first cut the aromatics in 8 seconds. Then, it will automatically sauté them on medium heat for 9 minutes, with continuous stirring.

    2. 2

      Cook Tomatoes and Spices

      Add 130 g Tomato (chopped), 0.25 tsp Turmeric, 0.25 tsp Cinnamon Powder, 0.75 tbsp Chole Masala, 0.75 tsp Garam Masala, 0.75 tbsp Rajma Masala, 0.75 tsp Salt, 60 ml Water, and 20 g Boiled Chickpea (mashed) to The Upliance jar. The Upliance will now cook this mixture on medium heat for 7 minutes with automatic stirring, followed by a quick scrape and stir.

    3. 3

      Simmer with Boiled Chickpeas

      Add the remaining boiled chickpeas along with their cooking water to The Upliance jar. The Upliance will cook the chole with the gravy on low heat for 12 minutes with continuous stirring, allowing the flavors to meld perfectly.

    4. 4

      Garnish and Serve Chole Masala

      The Chole Masala is ready. Garnish with 1 tbsp Ghee and 5 stem Coriander Leaves (chopped). Serve hot with your choice of bread or rice.

    Why this recipe works better with Upliance

    No Chopping

    Skip the knife work. Add the ingredients and let Upliance handle the rest.

    Automatic Stirring

    No more standing over the stove. Upliance stirs your dish perfectly.

    Precise Temperature at 120°C

    Holds the exact heat needed for perfect cooking without scorching.

    Nutritional Information

    443
    Calories
    47g
    Carbs
    12g
    Protein
    24g
    Fat

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