Chana Aloo Masala, Punjabi Style Chole Aloo Masala
by Tarla Dalal
chana aloo masala | Punjabi style chole aloo masala | dry chole masala | quick chole recipe | with 25 amazing images.
We have modified the tradition chole recipe to make Punjabi style chole aloo masala, cooked white chick peas and potatoes are pepped up with tangy tomato cubes and an assortment of spice powders and lemon juice.
Who can resist the masaledar taste and tempting aroma of chana aloo masala? Also for the traditional chole, look at our Punjabi chole masala recipe.
chana aloo masala can be made with or without gravy, the recipe we are sharing today is dry chole recipe. As the sabzi is dry, you can carry it in your tiffin for work or even give it to your child as a kids tiffin box meal. The chana aloo masala that we have shared is a quick chole recipe which is made with basic ingredients and is prepared in a jiffy. To make chana aloo masala, soak the kabuli channa for at least 6 hours. Drain well, combine the kabuli chana, soda bi-carb and salt in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside. Heat 2 tsp of oil in a deep pan, add the potatoes and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Remove the potatoes and keep aside. Heat the remaining 1 tsp of oil in the same pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the coriander-cumin seeds powder, chilli powder and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the boiled kabuli chana, salt. Garam masala, dry mango powder, lemon juice, black pepper powder and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes and tomatoes and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve Punjabi style chole aloo masala hot.
Punjabi style chole aloo masala goes well with Puris , Bhatura , Rotis. Also it can be had at any given point of day, be it breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner. chana aloo masala is a all-rounder recipe which gives a roller coater ride of flavors to your taste buds.
Enjoy chana aloo masala | Punjabi style chole aloo masala | dry chole masala | quick chole recipe | with detailed step by step recipe photos and video below.
Chana Aloo Masala, Punjabi Style Chole Aloo Masala recipe - How to make Chana Aloo Masala, Punjabi Style Chole Aloo Masala
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Makes 4 servings
For Chana Aloo Masala
3/4 cup kabuli chana (white chick peas)
1/2 tsp baking soda
3 tsp oil
1/2 cup boiled and peeled potato cubes
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
1/2 cup tomato cubes
salt to taste
For Serving
bhaturas or puris
For chana aloo masala
- For chana aloo masala
- Soak the kabuli channa for at least 6 hours. Drain well
- Combine the kabuli chana, soda bi- carb and salt in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
- Heat 2 tsp of oil in a deep pan, add the potatoes and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes and keep aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tsp of oil in the same pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the coriander-cumin seeds powder, chilli powder and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the boiled kabuli chana , salt. Garam masala, dry mango powder, lemon juice, black pepper powder and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the potatoes and tomatoes and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Method for chana aloo masala
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To make chana aloo masala | Punjabi style chole aloo masala | dry chole masala | soak the kabuli channa for at least 6 hours.
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This is how the kabuli chana looks after being soaked. Drain well.
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Combine the kabuli chana, soda bi- carb and salt in a pressure cooker
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Pressure cook for 3 whistles
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
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Drain and Keep aside.
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Further, heat 2 tsp of oil in a deep pan.
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Add the potatoes Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Remove the potatoes and keep aside.
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Next, heat the remaining 1 tsp of oil in the same pan.
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Add the onions.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes
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Add the coriander-cumin seeds powder
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Add chilli powder
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Add 2 tbsp of water
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Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Add the boiled kabuli chana and salt
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Add garam masala
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Add dried mango powder.
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Add lemon juice
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Add freshly ground pepper powder and 1/2 cup of water
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Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2-3 minutes add potatoes.
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Also, add tomatoes.
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Cook chana aloo masala | Punjabi style chole aloo masala | dry chole masala | on medium flame for 2 minutes while striing occasionally.
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Serve chana aloo masala | Punjabi style chole aloo masala | dry chole masala | hot with bhatura or puris.
| Energy | 174 cal |
| Protein | 5.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.2 g |
| Fiber | 9.4 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 147.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 11.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 65.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 85.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4.2 mg |
| Potassium | 95.2 mg |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg |
It was delicious. Easy and tasty.