Channa (Chole) Masala - Indian Vegetarian Recipes

[whatever3009]

wonderful recipe and chana masala is kind of healthy, because chana has healthy carbohydrates

[kbkushalutube]

Hello, I soaked the chhole and used the same water for cooking. But it forms this disgusting, slimy, bubbly, white layer on the top. What am I doing wrong? Thanks!

[jagga007]

these girls are really good. Just plain and simple...... I love simple cooking.... keep rocking girls

[Shnakalaka]

Is the chole masala spice the same as garam masala spice?

[ruudrune]

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[ihealthyvegan]

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[MsGigmaster]

get rid of that onion please

[balamithra90]

hi can i mash the tomatoes instead of the canned tomatoes if yes then plz specify the number of tomatoes to be mashed............

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@balamithra90 : Yes, you can use fresh tomatoes! You can substitute with 4-5 tomatoes.

[hijklmnop36]

does canned tomatoes have bad pungent smell?or is it lke normal?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@hijklmnop36 : for the people who have a very sharp taste sense, yes, they will be able to tell the difference. This recipe has so many spices and additional flavors, it is easy to mask that.

[OzzyPatriot]

After all the pressure cooking and pan cooking - I think there's still a little nutrition left in those Channa. Better cook em again.

[BalooGoogle]

I can assure you that you can make channa with fewer steps. Use fresh tomatoes. All you need is channa masala powder for spice sold in Indian stores and skip the rest. Freshly chopped onions is key. Hot green chillies are optional. Add ginger to the stir fry if you like. Keep the tea bag out.

Don't let this presentation deter you from trying your own variation. Put the dry beans on a slow cooker in the garage or patio if you don't want the house to smell -- not offensive, your call.

[ruchika1310]

if u hv canned chickpeas u don't have to pressure cook , if u doo in pressure cooker do like 10 to 14 wristles & check

[mike1schumi]

Hi ! I have a pressure cooker I got from India. How long should I heat it then or how many whistles? Is it that we have to pressure cook the canned peas? And lastly, can we add onions to the tomato gravy that you have shown? Thank you very much.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@mike1schumi

If you are using canned peas, you can let your pressure cooker whistle just once and switch it off. It will help the peas absorb the flavors from the sauce. Yes, if you like, you can add onions. Be sure to cook the onions until they are golden brown before adding the tomatoes.

[mike1schumi]

Hi ! I have a pressure cooker I got from India. How long should I heat it then or how many whistles? Is it that we have to pressure cook the canned peas? And lastly, can we add onions to the tomato gravy that you have shown? Thank you very much.

[wendydianne]

Hi! Having a hard time finding channa masala--is it called something else? I thought the dish was called channa masala--there's a spice too? : )

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@wendydianne

You can find a blend of spices (usually found in boxed form at your local Indian grocery store) called "Chana Masala" or "Chole Masala".

[mingalabaa]

They didn't say how long they soaked the channa.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@mingalabaa

Minimum 8 hrs or overnight if possible

[spalover24x7]

Hi Girls, I was wondering if you could help me with 1 question. Even if i lower the flame after 2/3 whistles, it keeps whistling for few times. Is okay to keep continuing the whisling on low flame? or if it happens do you still recommend simmering for 20min or shud i reduce simmer time in that case. Thanks a lot!

[joralebedev]

This looks absolutely wonderful, but I wouldn't use the water that the chickpeas were soaked in unless you really, really want to have gas. I'll use the water they were cooked in for the reduction step though. Five stars.

[sunlotus84]

This is how my mom has made Chole Masala since I was a kid. She learned it from a lady in Punjab nearly 30 years ago. The only difference is that we also add whole cardamom (in addition to the black cardamom) and a small piece of whole ginger in the pressure cooker stage. The tea bags, the anardana and everything else is the same!

My mom tells me that even when tea bags were uncommon in India, people would tie black tea leaves in a thin cloth and use it for coloring the chick peas.

[itayhk]

I tried it.. it came out very well!! Thanks!

[x2x3ful]

wat a disgusting recepi..

i can make it better

[Calicocat2]

Great videos, but please work on sound. I

[blacksystem83]

Didn´t try it yet, but it looks great! =))

[rimi2807]

Thanks for this video. I have never used tea bags but will try this time.

[highEQlevel]

I love channa but never knew how to make it or even what it was called as I am not Indian. I ate this at my friend's house and at an Indian wedding but didn't ask what it was. Thank you for the posting this.

[Rhythm44]

thank you SO much.

this is my favorite dish!

[sialkotisinger]

what type of tea bags? green tea? I have many types of teas many flavors, which one do you use?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Plain black tea will work great. If you are worried about caffeine, then you can use decaffeinated black tea bags as well.

[MichelleDonnatien]

My father's West Indian and I thought Channa was only a West Indian thing. I guess I see how many similar recipes there are from his country and your country. We love roti, curry, and I'm sure I'll find more as I view your videos. Thanks for adding them!

[pugs3]

hetal anuja plzzzzzzzzzzz help me...

i want to follow this recipe to make channa for 20 people..how much do i have to increase the quantity

plz i have to do it tomorrow

[ShowMeTheCurry]

This recipe serves 6-8 people, so we suggest you triple the recipe.

[camel04]

Thank you for these lessons. You are helping a single bachelor feed himself lol =).

[balanrt]

wow, i love the way you make this video. its so informative. i have tried most of your videos, it all came out so well. thank you very much.

[fbsq]

this looks really great...im definitely gonna try it :)

[amiastonishing]

rest of the things r fine bt 1 more q on this recipe is that y u have used ginger garlic paste i read the comment abt nt using the onions bt how come no ginger garlic?any reason?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

No reason...please try this recipe as is and you'll see what we mean.

[amiastonishing]

ok i shall try it the way u have shown tx 4 yr reply,pls upload undhiyu recipe if u can tx.

[amiastonishing]

y the onions the main 1 in gravy r missinh in here?any specific reason?

[atnikolov85]

doesn't the (pressure-cooked) tea make the liquid really bitter?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Not at all :).

[purespirit9]

Very good

[nasszone]

can I use canned channa?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Yes, you can pressure cook canned garbanzo beans with the tea to get the color. Don't keep the pressure going for too long, though.

[winelover215]

Thanks. This looks so rich and full of flavor. I must try it!

[amiastonishing]

hi this is excellent bt y u havent used onion in the gravy?

[marushacruz]

which brand of channa masala did you use?

[carlingnugent]

What if we don't have a pressure cooker? Can we just boil the channa together in a pot with a lid?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Yes, you can cook the channa without a pressure cooker, but it takes a lot longer (approx 1 and a half hours - just an estimation).

[yoursnilu]

can we use canned garbanzo beans??

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Yes, you can pressure cook canned garbanzo beans with the tea to get the color. Don't keep the pressure going for too long, though.

[PuffLitenDrage]

What kind of tea?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Regular black tea bags will do. If you don't want the caffeine, you can even use decaffeinated tea bags. They are used mainly for the rich dark color.

[jaanash]

Hi Hetal and Anuja!!! i have a question that why u didnt add an onions into channa?

thanks anyways!!!

[ShowMeTheCurry]

When the onions are not there, the tomatoes have a chance to shine:-)

Try this dish, it has a fantastic flavor and you'll forget that there are no onions in the Channas.

[Jiya15]

I was wondering if you whistle chane with teabags wont it burst in water?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

We've never had one burst on us. They hold up pretty well.