Authentic Punjabi Chole | Chana Masala

Step 1

Soak 1 cup chana overnight. Add the soaked in the pressure cooker and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tea bag. Pressure cook up to 3 whistles.

Step 2

Add 1 chopped onion, 2 green chilies to the grinder and make a smooth paste. Keep it aside.

Step 3

Add 1 chopped tomato and make a smooth paste. Keep it aside.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and add 1/2 teaspoon jeera, 3 bay leaves.

Step 5

Add onion paste and sauté well for a minute.

Step 6

Add 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, and mix well.

Step 7

Add tomato purée and mix well. Close the lid and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Add 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon chana masala, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/4 teaspoon amchur powder, and mix well. Close the lid and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 9

Add boiled chana and mix well. Add 1/2 cup water and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Add chopped coriander leaves and turn off the stove. Serve hot with Puri or Bhatura.