Chana masala

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Chana masala
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Place of origin Indian subcontinent
Region or state North India [1]
Main ingredients Chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, coriander, garlic, chiles, ginger, oil, spices

Chana masala (also chole masala, or chole) is a chickpea curry originating in the Indian subcontinent. [1] [2] [3] [4] It is a staple dish in North Indian cuisine. [1] It is often eaten with a deep-fried bread called bhatura. [5]

Ingredients and preparation

Along with chickpeas, the ingredients of chana masala typically include onion, chopped tomatoes, ghee, cumin, turmeric, coriander powder, garlic, chillies, ginger, amchoor or lemon juice, and garam masala . [6]

To prepare chana masala, raw chickpeas are soaked overnight in water. They are then drained, rinsed, and cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices. [2]

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  5. ↑ Kitchen, Hebbars (2020-12-23). "chole bhature recipe | chhole bhature | chana bhatura | chola batura". Hebbar's Kitchen. Archived from the original on 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
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