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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.

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Chana Pindi
Main IngredientsChickpeas (kabuli chana), Dried pomegrante seeds
CuisinePunjabi
CourseMain Course Vegetarian
Prep Time8-10 hour
Cook time31-40 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of CookingModerate
OthersVeg

Ingredients list for Chana Pindi

  • 1 1/2 cups Chickpeas (kabuli chana) soaked overnight
  • 1 tablespoon Dried pomegrante seeds
  • 2 Tea bags
  • to taste Salt

Method

  1. Take soaked chana in a deep pan. Add tea bags and salt and cook till soft. Once cooked remove the tea bags.
  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.
  3. Add one teaspoon cumin seeds and sauté till it changes colour. Add onions and sauté till golden.
  4. Add ginger paste, garlic paste, red chilli powder, remaining turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and continue to sauté.
  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.
  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.
  7. Stir to mix well and cook for fifteen to twenty minutes on low heat. Serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories315
Carbohydrates31.975
Protein7.875
Fat17.175
Other Fiber2.455
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