SLOW COOKER CHANA MASALA
Chana Masala or Amritsari Chole is one of the most popular dishes in India. It is a heavy breakfast which is generally accompanied with lassi. Chana Masala or popularly known as Choley is served with Bhature [Indian fried bread] onions, pickle and green chutney. Bhatura chole is a breakfast invented in Delhi post partition and nowadays, it is popular breakfast around north-west India and other parts of the Country. A friend of mine introduced me to Slow Cookers but I was not sure if I can cook any Indian food. Since the concept of slow cooking is very popular in India and my grandmother would always use this method I went ahead and tied. I must say, anyone trying to cook Indian food should try slow cooker as the results are simply amazing. It enhances the flavor of food ten folds. Here is a very easy recipe.
Provided by quickbitechef
Categories Beans
Time 8h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Switch on your slow cooker at low for 8 hours.
- In a pan boil 4-5 cups of water with tea bags, add chickpeas once the water is boiling along with bay leaf, cinnamon and cloves. Lower the heat and let the pan simmer for 10 minutes. Discard the tea bags.
- In another pan, heat the oil and add cumin seeds. Once seeds crack, add onion and fry until light brown. Add garlic and ginger, fry for another 1-2 minutes. Add chana masala powder, chili powder, coriander powder and 1/4 cup water. Lower the heat to simmer and let the spices cook until oil seperates. Add tomato puree/chopped tomatoes at this stage and fry for another 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer the above spice mix and chickpeas [along with water used for boiling] to your slow cooker. Add salt and give it a stir. Ensure your slow cooker has enough water to cook for 8 hours else the curry will burn and stick.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leave, lemon wedges and some sliced onion. Serve hot with steamed rice.
- I usually set it up at night and it's absolutely awesome waking up to wonderful aroma of the curry, lunch ready to be packed for office.
- Don't have canned chickpeas? You can also cook this with dried chickpeas. Soak 2 cups of dried chickpeas for 7-8 hours in enough water. Pressure cook the chickpeas separately for 8-10 whistles or until soft and proceed with the recipe.
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Ademide Awosanya
[email protected]I love this chana masala! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I always get compliments when I serve it to guests.
Roland Mekshi
[email protected]This chana masala is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on the weekend and then reheated it during the week. It was just as good the second time around.
itx mohsin
[email protected]I made this chana masala for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chickpeas were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Chaudhary Waleed
[email protected]This chana masala is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The chickpeas are hidden in the sauce and the kids love the creamy texture.
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[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this chana masala. It's a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.
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[email protected]This is the best chana masala recipe I've ever tried! The chickpeas are perfectly cooked and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Zehran Ali
[email protected]This chana masala is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I like to serve it over rice or quinoa.
Alexander Quiroz
[email protected]I love this chana masala! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I always get compliments when I serve it to guests.
Ritik Rajdev
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for chana masala. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chickpeas are tender and the sauce is flavorful. I like to serve it over rice or with naan bread.
isaac wipf
[email protected]This chana masala is a delicious and healthy dish. The chickpeas are a good source of protein and fiber, and the sauce is packed with flavor. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Alamgir Khalil
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this chana masala. The sauce is flavorful and the chickpeas are tender. I served it over rice and it was a great meal.
Zubaidahzamre Zubaidahzamree
[email protected]This chana masala is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. The dish is easy to make and the results are delicious. I like to serve it over rice or quinoa.
Zaib ur Rehman
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chana masala is always a hit when I make it. The chickpeas are tender and the sauce is flavorful. I usually serve it over rice, but it's also good with naan bread.
Ramy Midou
[email protected]This chana masala is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The chickpeas are cooked perfectly and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my guests.
Abdulrahman Bwanaali
[email protected]I was skeptical about making chana masala in the slow cooker, but I'm glad I tried it. The dish turned out great! The chickpeas were tender and the sauce was flavorful.
Ameerah Beukes
[email protected]This is the best chana masala I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and the chickpeas are so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Shoaib Alizai
[email protected]I'm always looking for new slow cooker recipes, and this one didn't disappoint! The chana masala was delicious and the chickpeas were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nokuthula Sibanda
[email protected]This chana masala is a flavorful and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The chickpeas are tender and the sauce is rich and creamy. I served it over basmati rice and it was a hit with my family.