The weekend is over, which means, it’s time to pull up your socks and get ready for a busy week ahead. Spending hours in your kitchen in the midst of a busy schedule seems like a luxury. Hence, on weekdays most of us prefer to go for food options that are hassle free and quick to prepare. But that doesn’t mean you have to compromise on taste! If you ask us, we make smart choices for our favorite dishes that can be prepared in very little time. One such example is chana masala. A staple in North Indian cuisine, chana masala is made from chickpeas (or chickpeas), boiled and cooked in a spicy gravy. You can prepare it with rotis, parathas, bhaturas and even with simple rice for a healthy lunch or dinner.
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About Chana Masala: Are chana masala and chickpeas the same?
Go for a meal in North Indian homes, you will find that chana masala holds a permanent place in their menu. also known as chickpeas (or pindi choleSomewhere this dish is traditionally made in a spicy gravy of onion-tomato-ginger-garlic. However, the taste varies from place to place according to the adaptation of the spices. If you explore, you will find that people are making it without Onion and Garlic Too. Variations are many, but what often comes as a drawback is the time you need to make a classic North Indian Chole. It’s elaborate and requires multiple steps to follow, which makes people think twice about putting it on their weekday menus. Fret not, we have got the perfect solution for your problem.
We have found some easy chana masala options that can be prepared in less than half an hour. sounds perfect? So, without further ado, let us take you through the recipes.
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How to make Chana Masala in less than 30 minutes?
Recipe 1. Chana Tikka Masala:
Here, we give you the best of both worlds. Boiled chickpeas/chana/chole cooked in tikka masala, makes it a perfect dish to relish. apart from the regular spices, the recipe also includes cashew paste for extra creaminess. The best part is that you can cook this dish in about 15 minutes. You heard us! Click here for recipe.
Recipe 2. Hara Chana Masala:
Have you ever tried making chana masala with chickpeas (or green gram)? If not, you should try it soon. apart from hara chana, this recipe also includes potatoes, onions, tomatoes and some basic kitchen spices. This dish is more like bhurji made of cholia and potatoes and tastes best when served with roti or paratha. Click here for recipe.
Recipe 3. Chikar Chole:
simply put chikar chole is a punjabi homemade chana masala recipe best eaten with parathas and rice. Here, the chickpeas remain slightly soft and the gravy is prepared with boiled potatoes, tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic and a variety of spices. You can make Chikar Chole in just 20 minutes. Click here for recipe.
Now that you have these delicious recipes, we suggest making them at home and enjoying a delicious meal even on busy weekdays. And do let us know which recipe among the three did you like the most.