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| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
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| Region or state | North India[1] |
| Main ingredients | Chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, coriander, garlic, chiles, ginger, oil, spices |
Chana masala (also chole masala or chholay) is a chickpea curry cooked in a tomato-based sauce, originating from the Indian subcontinent.[1][2][3] It is a staple dish in Indian (particularly North Indian) and Pakistani cuisine.[1][3] It is often eaten with bread, including deep-fried bhatura (where the combination is called chole bhature),[4] puri, or flatbreads such as kulcha.[3][5][6]
Ingredients and preparation
Along with chickpeas, the ingredients of chana masala typically include a base of onions, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers; chopped tomatoes to form the tomato sauce; and herbs and spices, such as amchoor, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and turmeric.[3][7]
To prepare chana masala, raw chickpeas are soaked overnight in water. They are then drained, rinsed, and cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.[2]
It is sometimes garnished with cilantro and lemon or lime wedges.[5]
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Raw ingredients of chana masala
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Chole kulcha (chana masala with flatbread)
References
- ^ a b c Singla, Anupy (2010). The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes. Agate Publishing. p. 77. ISBN 978-1-57284-670-8. Archived from the original on 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ a b Singh, Manali (2018). Vegetarian Indian Cooking with Your Instant Pot: 75 Traditional Recipes That Are Easier, Quicker and Healthier. Page Street Publishing. pp. 13–14. ISBN 978-1-62414-645-9. Archived from the original on 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ a b c d López-Alt, J. Kenji. "Channa Masala Recipe". Serious Eats. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ^ Honawar, Vaishali (2025-11-02). "Cholé Bhaturé (Chana Bhatura) Recipe". Holy Cow Vegan. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ a b Shah, Khushbu (January 28, 2021). "The Caregiver Who Makes Chana Masala for Everyone". Food & Wine. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ^ Kitchen, Hebbars (2020-12-23). "chole bhature recipe | chhole bhature | chana bhatura | chola batura". Hebbar's Kitchen. Archived from the original on 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ Pitre, Urvashi (September 19, 2017). Indian Instant Pot® Cookbook: Traditional Indian Dishes Made Easy and Fast. Rockridge Press. p. 54. ISBN 978-1939754547.
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