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Bihari Chole Masala Recipe
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Bihari Chole Masala Recipe ~ Side Dish for Poori

Bihari Chole Masala recipe is an easy-to-make side dish for Poori. This Chana masala can be served with parathas, pooris, and rice as well.
Course Main Dish – Gravies
Cuisine Bihar
Keyword Bihari Chana Masala, Chole Masala
By Cook Method Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Occasion Weekend Special
By Diet Healthy Recipes
Dish Type Gravy Side Dishes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the Chana

  • 250 gms Kabuli Chana
  • Salt to taste

For the Chole Masala

  • 1.5 cups Onions
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 4 tsp Cooking Oil

For tempering

  • 1 no Bay Leaf
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 no Green Chilis

For the Paste

  • 2 medium Tomatoes
  • 4 to 5 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 inch Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Peppercorns
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1- inch Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the Kabuli chana overnight or at least for 8 hours. Change the water a couple of times and pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles. Let the pressure fall down.

For the paste

  • Take all the ingredients in a mixer jar, and grind to a smooth paste.

For the Chole Masala

  • Heat a nonstick pan with oil, temper with bay leaf, cumin seeds, green chilies. Saute for a couple of minutes.
  • Now add finely chopped onions and saute well. Cook for 5 mins on low flame.
  • Add the chili powder, salt, and turmeric powder. Continue cooking till the onion is browned.
  • Add the ground paste and combine well and let it simmer for 10 mins.
  • When the oil comes out, add the boiled chana and continue cooking for another 5 to 7 mins.
  • Add butter and serve hot with poori.
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