How to make Chana Pindi -
Pindi chana or chole is a spicy preparation made by cooking chickpeas with an onion tomato masala.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Chickpeas (kabuli chana) (काबुली चना), Dried pomegrante seeds
Cuisine : Punjabi
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
For more recipes related to Chana Pindi checkout Kale Chholay, Jain Punjabi Chole, Chole Chana Dal, Sindhi Chana . You can also find more Main Course Vegetarian recipes like Carrot Methi Sabzi, Dahi Bhindi, Makai Palak, Khatti Bhindi.
Chana Pindi Recipe Card
Along with rotis, rice or bhature – pindi chana is always a great dish to eat. In this Punjabi recipe, boiled chickpeas are cooked in an onion tomato masala and whole spices into a delicious vegetarian curry. If you cook the chickpeas in advance this recipe can be made in minutes.
Prep Time : 8-10 hour
Cook time : 31-40 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Chana Pindi Recipe
Chickpeas (kabuli chana) soaked overnight 1 1/2 cups
Dried pomegrante seeds 1 tablespoon
Tea bags 2
Salt to taste
Coriander seeds 2 teaspoons
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
Dry mango powder (amchur) 1/2 teaspoon
Ghee 4 tablespoons
Cumin seeds 1 1/2 teaspoon
Onions chopped 2 medium
Ginger paste 1 tablespoon
Garlic paste 1 tablespoon
Cumin powder 2 tablespoons
Coriander powder 2 tablespoons
Tomatoes quartered 2 medium
Green chillies slit 4-6
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Take soaked chana in a deep pan. Add tea bags and salt and cook till soft. Once cooked remove the tea bags.
Step 2
Dry roast anardana, coriander seeds, half the turmeric powder, half the red chilli powder, amchur and powder. This is the chana masala. Heat three tablespoons ghee in a iron kadai.
Step 3
Add one teaspoon cumin seeds and sauté till it changes colour. Add onions and sauté till golden.
Step 4
Add ginger paste, garlic paste, red chilli powder, remaining turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and continue to sauté.
Step 5
Add boiled chana, salt and some cooking liquour and mix. Meanwhile heat one tablespoon ghee in a pan, add the remaining cumin seeds and tomatoes. Add slit green chillies and a little salt and toss.
Step 6
Stir and press the tomatoes lightly. Add a little water and cook for two minutes. Add to the chana along with chole masala and garam masala.
Step 7
Stir to mix well and cook for fifteen to twenty minutes on low heat. Serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 315 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 31.975 gm
Protein : 7.875 gm
Fat : 17.175 gm
Other : 2.455
Best Cooked In
Wonderchef Secura 5 Pressure Cooker 5ltrs
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