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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Ashirafu Papa
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I love that it's a one-pot meal and that it's so easy to make. The chickpeas are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful and delicious.
Tenoch Martinez
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chickpeas are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful and delicious.
Kayla Simpson
[email protected]This is my favorite chana masala recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I always get compliments when I serve it to guests.
umar Gul Pakistan vines
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chickpeas are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful and delicious. It's a great meal to serve with rice or naan bread.
Paco Diaz
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I love that it's a healthy and affordable meal.
Bukky atilola
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chickpeas are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful and delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.
Lisa Cairns
[email protected]This chana masala is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to prepare and it's always a hit with my family. The chickpeas are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful and delicious.
Isaam Oullah
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious. I usually serve it with rice or naan bread and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
David John
[email protected]This is my new go-to chana masala recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chickpeas are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful and delicious.
Syed waseem Abbas
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas. But I'm so glad I did! The chana masala was delicious and flavorful. The chickpeas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with basmati rice and i
Md Hira
[email protected]This chana masala is a game-changer! I've tried so many recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible, and the slow cooker makes it so easy to prepare. I'll definitely be making this again and again.