Chole Masala Recipe(Chanagala Koora)

Ingredients:

• Kabuli Chana or Chole - 1 Cup
• Onions - 2
• Tomatoes - 3
• Ginger,Garlic paste - 1tsp
• Garam masala powder - 1/4tsp
• Green chillies -2
• Mustard - 1/2 tbsp
• Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tbsp
• Coriander  powder - 1/2 tbsp
• Red chilly powder - 1 tbsp
• Turmeric - 1/8 tbsp
• Black cardamoms/elaichi - 1-2
• Cinnamon/dalchini Chekka - 1 Inch
• Vellulli cloves -3
• Red chillies - 2
• Oil - 2tsp
• salt - To taste
• Curry leaves - Few
• Coriander leaves for garnishing

Preparation:

First wash and soak the chanagalu in enough water over night.In the bolw  or pressure cooker add chanagalu,enough water, salt and boil for 12 minutes(5 whistles).Now mash      75 % chanaga,remaining 25% kept beside. Now cut the onions,tomatoes,green chili.



Method:

Heat  a pan  and add oil. When oil  is  hot add  mustard, red chilli, elaichi, dalchina chekka,   garlic cloves, Coriander powder , green chilli,  chopped  onions and  fry.  Now add  ginger, garlic paste and fry.Now add garam masala,tomatoes,curry leaves,turmeric powder,red chilli powder,salt and fry.It become turn golden color.Now add chanaga, some water and cook for 8 minutes. Finally garnish with chopped coriander  leaves and serve hot with pooris,  rotis, along with sliced onions  and lemon. Chole also tastes good with rice.

Points to Notice:



Add enough amount of water as the chole increase in size after soaking it.