Badshah Punjabi Chole Masala 100gms
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About the Badshah Punjabi Chole Masala Badshah Punjabi Chole Masala / Chana Masala, a popular spice blend in North India, is a complex spice blend that elevates Punjabi chole to new heights. We were inspired by ancient and traditional culinary practises to create this blend that is a favourite in every Punjabi household. Recipe To Prepare Chole Masala / Chana Masala 1 cup Chickpeas (Chole/Garbanzo beans) washed (250 ml) 3 cups Water for soaking 1.5 cups Water for cooking 1 tablespoon Ghee or Oil 1 Green Chili Pepper chopped (optional) 1 tablespoon Dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi Cilantro to garnish Spices ½ teaspoon Cayenne or Red chili powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya...
About the Badshah Punjabi Chole Masala
Badshah Punjabi Chole Masala / Chana Masala, a popular spice blend in North India, is a complex spice blend that elevates Punjabi chole to new heights. We were inspired by ancient and traditional culinary practises to create this blend that is a favourite in every Punjabi household.
Recipe To Prepare Chole Masala / Chana Masala
- 1 cup Chickpeas (Chole/Garbanzo beans) washed (250 ml)
- 3 cups Water for soaking
- 1.5 cups Water for cooking
- 1 tablespoon Ghee or Oil
- 1 Green Chili Pepper chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi
- Cilantro to garnish
Spices
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne or Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)
- 1 tablespoon Chole Masala / Chana Masala
- 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dry Mango powder (Amchur)
Instructions To Prepare Chole Masala / Chana Masala
- Soak chickpeas in 3 cups water overnight or for at least 4 hours.
Chana Masala in the Instant Pot:
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Set the instant pot to sauté mode. Combine the oil, whole spices (cumin seeds, bay leaves, black peppercorn, cinnamon), ginger, garlic, and green chilies in a mixing bowl.
- Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes after the ginger and garlic turn golden brown.
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Mix in the tomato and all of the spices except the dry mango powder. Drain the chickpeas from their soaking water. Cook the chickpeas with water. Stir thoroughly.
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Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes after the ginger and garlic turn golden brown.
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Set the instant pot to bean/chili mode and cook for 35 minutes with the vent closed.(This is equivalent to pressure cooking for 35 minutes on high pressure.)
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If the pin does not drop after 20 minutes, release the pressure and open the instant pot.
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When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.After 20 minutes, if the pin has not dropped, release the pressure and open the instant pot.
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Garnish with cilantro if desired. Chole Masala is finished and ready to serve with naan or bhatura.
Chana Masala for Stovetop Pressure Cooker
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In the pressure cooker, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Combine whole spices (cumin seeds, bay leaves, black peppercorn, cinnamon), ginger, garlic, and green chilli in a mixing bowl.
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Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes after the ginger and garlic turn golden brown.
- Mix in the tomato and all of the spices except the dry mango powder. Drain the chickpeas from their soaking water. Cook the chickpeas with water. Stir thoroughly.
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Cook for 6-7 whistles, or until the chana can be easily broken between two fingers.Allow the pressure to naturally release.
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If you prefer a thicker gravy, mash the chole with a hand masher or the back of a ladle.Combine the dried fenugreek leaves and dry mango powder in a mixing bowl.
- If the chole is too thick, add more water. Season with salt to taste. If you add more water, bring to a quick boil.
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Garnish with cilantro if desired. Chole Masala is finished and ready to serve with naan or bhatura.