Dhania Chole Masala Recipe - Chickpeas In Fresh Coriander Gravy
Dhania Chole Masala Recipe - Chickpeas In Fresh Coriander Gravy
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Coriander (Dhania) Leaves - chopped,4 Green Chillies,1 inch Ginger,Salt - to taste,1 Lemon - juice extracted,2 cups Kabuli Chana (White Chickpeas) - soaked overnight,1 tablespoon Ghee,1 Onion - finely chopped,1 inch Ginger - finely chopped,3 cloves Garlic - finely chopped,1 Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini),1 Bay leaf (tej patta),1 Brown cardamom (Badi Elaichi),1 teaspoon Black Salt (Kala Namak),1/4 teaspoon Garam masala powder,1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania),1/2 teaspoon Black Salt (Kala Namak),Salt - to taste,Salt - to taste
Estimated Time
Preparation time: 480 min
Cooking Time: 60 min
Total Time: 540 min
Cuisine: North Indian Recipes
Course: Main Course
Diet: High Protein Vegetarian
How to make Dhania Chole Masala Recipe - Chickpeas In Fresh Coriander Gravy
- To begin making Dhania Chole Masala, wash and soak the chana or chickpeas overnight ,
- Drain the water in which the chickpeas/chole is soaked in ,
- Pressure cook the drained chana along with 3 cups of water and salt for 6 whistles ,
- After 6 whistles reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 20 minutes ,
- Turn off the flame and allow the pressure to release naturally ,
- The chana has be cooked well once you open the pressure cooker ,
- Once done, when you press between your fingers to should mash easily ,
- The next step is to make the Dhania Masala ,
- Into a mixer grinder, add the coriander, ginger and green chillies, along with a little salt and lemon juice ,
- Add 1/4 cup water and blend to make a smooth mixture like a chutney ,
- Keep the Dhania Masala aside ,
- Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat; add the onion, ginger and garlic and saute until the onion softens ,
- Add the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, badi elaichi and saute for a few more seconds until you can smell the aromas ,
- After a few seconds, add the garam masala, coriander powder, kala namak and the dhania masala ,
- Give it a stir ,
- Add the cooked chana, give it a stir ,
- Add water if required to adjust the consistency of the chana masala ,
- Cover the pan and simmer the Dhania Chole Masala for a good 10 minutes ,
- After 10 minutes, you will notice that the chole is well coated with the dhania masala ,
- At this stage, check the taste and adjust the salt and chilli accordingly ,
- Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Dhania Chole Masala to a serving bowl and serve hot ,
- Serve the Dhania Chole Masala, along with Puri, Paneer in White Gravy, Lacha Pyaz and Chaas for a delicious weekend lunch ,
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