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    Home » Indian » Indian Main Dishes » Restaurant Style Chana Masala

    Restaurant Style Chana Masala

    Published On September 19, 2019 by Aayushi Patel This Post May Contain Affiliate Links

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    A chill crisp evening calls for an amazing delicious piping hot curry from my Indian kitchen. The husband demanded this restaurant style Chana Masala curry I make today. . It is Uber delicious, loaded with gorgeous whole and ground spices, flavored with herbs. This Restaurant Style Chana Masala has a tang from juicy tomatoes, spice from green chillies, mild sweetness from the cardamom and a little tart from the squeeze of lime.

    I always prefer to make this curry for dinners, because it is wholesome. I learnt this curry from my mom. It definitely makes up for a delicious dinner to treat family and friends. This Restaurant Style Chana Masala is absolutely easy to make, supremely delicious and so you definitely want to try this recipe out.

    Restaurant Style Chana Masala

    Make this Chana Masala Vegan

    I use ghee for tempering in the curry, but it is easily replaceable with Vegetable Oil or Clarified Butter.

    Freeze this Chana Masala

    The best way to freeze this curry is make the masala, cool it down and store it an airtight container. Freeze it for 1 month. When you want to use it, leave it overnight in the refrigerator and wait for it to de thaw. In a pan heat a little oil or ghee. Add the Chana Curry masala. Give it a taste for all the spices. Now is a good time to adjust all the spices and salt. Once the curry starts bubbling, add the boiled chickpeas/ chana. Serve hot with Naan, Jeera Rice or Bread of your choice.

    Restaurant Style Chana Masala

    Step by Step Curry Masala Recipe with Pictures

    • On a medium flame, in a heavy bottom sauce pan, add ghee and oil. Let it heat.
    • Add Cumin Seeds. Let them splutter. Add bay leaf, dried red chili , cinnamon stick and cardamom pods.
    • Next add in the crushed onions. Sauté them until transparent. Add in all the dried Spices and salt. Cook all the spices well.
    • Now add the Tomato Puree. Give it a good mix. Let it simmer, until the oil separates.
    • In the mean time take some boiled chickpeas and mash them using a potato masher. Once the oil starts separating from the curry add in the mashed chickpeas and mix well.
    • To this add the boiled chickpeas and the water used to boil the chickpeas.
    • Give everything a good mix. Let it simmer. Add more water if needed.
    • Add Garam Masala and hand crushes kasuri methi.
    • Once the curry sauce thickens, turn off the stove. Squeeze in some lime juice, garnish with chopped cilantro, julienned ginger and onions. Serve hot with Naan, Rotis, Parathas , Puris, Jeera Rice or Plain Rice.
    Restaurant Style Chana Masala

    Restaurant Style Chana Masala

    This Restaurant Style Chana Masala gets ready in 30 Mins. It is uber delicious and a very simple recipe to follow. The Chana Masala has gorgeous flavors from whole and ground spices, herbs, onions and juicy tomatoes. This recipe will definitely become your go to.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Soaking Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: Chickpea Curry, Chole Masala, Easy Vegan Curry, Plantbased Protein Curry, Restaurant Style Chana Masala
    Servings: 4 People
    Author: Aayushi Patel

    Ingredients

    To Boil The Chickpeas

    • 1 Cup Chickpeas
    • 3-4 Cups Water
    • 1/2 Tsp Salt
    • 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda

    To Make the Curry Masala

    • 2 Tbsp Ghee / Vegan Butter
    • 1 Tbsp Oil
    • 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds/ Jeera
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 1 Cinnamon Stick
    • 1 Dry Red Chili
    • 2 Pods Green Cardamom
    • 1 Tbsp Garlic Pate
    • 1 Tsp Ginger Paste
    • 1 Green Chili Crushed/ Finely Chopped Feel free to add two green chilies , if you like it spicy.
    • 1 Onion Crushed
    • 2 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder If your Red Chili powder is spicy, just add 1 Tsp
    • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
    • 1/4 Tsp Cumin Powder (optional)
    • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 1 Tsp Punjabi Chole Masala
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 1 Cup Tomato Puree I pulsed 3 Tomatoes in my Nutri Bullet for the puree.
    • 1 Cup Water If needed
    • 1 Tbsp Kasuri Methi
    • 1 Tsp Garam Masala

    For Garnish

    • Handful of Cilantro
    • 2 Inch Ginger Julienned
    • Squeeze of Lime Juice
    • 1/2 Onion Julienned
    • 1/2 Tsp Dry Mango Powder / Amchur Powder

    Instructions

    To Boil The Chickpeas

    • Take 1 Cup of Chickpeas. Soak them in 4 cups of Water overnight or for 6-8 hours.
    • Drain the water. Add the chickpeas to the pressure cooker. Add 3-4 cups of water, salt and soda. Cook them for 7-8 whistles.
    • Let the cooker release the pressure naturally. Keep the water. We will use it in the curry.

    For Curry Masala

    • On a medium flame, in a heavy bottom sauce pan, add ghee and oil. Let it heat.
    • Add Cumin Seeds. Let them splutter. Add bay leaf, dried red chili , cinnamon stick and cardamom pods.
    • Next add in the crushed onions. Sauté them until transparent. Add in all the dried Spices and salt. Cook all the spices well.
    • Now add the Tomato Puree. Give it a good mix. Let it simmer, until the oil separates.
    • In the mean time take some boiled chickpeas and mash them using a potato masher. Once the oil starts separating from the curry add in the mashed chickpeas and mix well.
    • To this add the boiled chickpeas and the water used to boil the chickpeas.
    • Give everything a good mix. Let it simmer. Add more water if needed.
    • Add Garam Masala and hand crushes kasuri methi.
    • Once the curry sauce thickens, turn off the stove. Squeeze in some lime juice, garnish with chopped cilantro, julienned ginger and onions. Serve hot with Naan, Rotis, Parathas , Puris, Jeera Rice or Plain Rice.
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• 1 Tsp Chings Red Chili Sauce
• 1 Tsp Ketchup
• 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 Tsp Crushed Black Pepper
• 1 Tsp Salt
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• 1-2 Thai Green Chilies
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• 3/4 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
• 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Green Bell Pepper
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch 
• 1/4 Cup Water

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• 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
• 1/2 Cup Cornstarch 
• 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder 
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic green Chili Paste
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🌱Steps🌱
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2. Add the cauliflower florets. Coat them with the batter using your hands. 
3. Heat the oil and once hot deep fry them. Once you are done, add the cauliflower florets in the oil again to crisp them up on high flame. 
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• 1/2 Tsp Curry Powder
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• 1 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro

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🌱 For the Curry Base

• 1 Tbsp Oil
• 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 Green Cardamoms
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 Small Cinnamon Stick
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• 1 Medium Onion Sliced
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• 1/2 Tsp Dhanyajeera Powder
• 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 8-10 Cashews

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• 2 Tbsp Butter
• 1 Tsp Kashmiri Ted Chili Powder 
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 250 Gms Paneer Cubed
• 1/2 Cup Fresh/ Frozen Green Peas
• 1 Tsp Garam Masala
• 1 Tsp Crushed Kasuri Methi
• Adjust Salt if needed

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8. Add garam masala and kasuri methi. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and cream.
9. Serve hot!

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    📌 Gobi Manchurian 📌

    🌱Recipe 🌱

    Prep the ingredients first for the sauce

    • 2 Tbsp Soy
    • 1 Tsp Gochujang Sauce (any chili paste)
    • 1 Tbsp White Distilled Vinegar
    • 1 Tsp Chings Red Chili Sauce
    • 1 Tsp Ketchup
    • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
    • 1 Tsp Crushed Black Pepper
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 1.5 Tbsp Sesame Oil
    • 5 cloves Garlic
    • 1 Inch Ginger
    • 1-2 Thai Green Chilies
    • 6 Scaliion Heads
    • 3/4 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
    • 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Green Bell Pepper
    • 1/2 Cup Water
    • 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch
    • 1/4 Cup Water

    Prep The Cauliflower

    • 4 Heaping Cups Cauliflower Florets
    • 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
    • 1/2 Cup Cornstarch
    • 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic green Chili Paste
    • 150 ml Water
    🌱Steps🌱
    1. Cut the Cauliflower into bite sized florets. Wash them. And keep them aside.
    2.Chop the ginger, garlic, green chilies, scallions, onions and bell peppers. Put them aside.
    3. Prep the sauce mix. Add soy sauce, Gochujang sauce, white vinegar, red chili sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, salt and black pepper. Mix well.
    4. Add sesame oil to a wok. Add finely chopped ginger, garlic and green chilies. Let them turn golden. Add chopped scallion heads. Add finely chopped onions, and green bell peppers. Add the sauce mix. Add water. Bring it to a boil. Then mix cornstarch and water. Mix it well and add it to the sauce. Turn off the stove once the sauce thickens.
    🌱Make the batter for cauliflower florets🌱
    1. Add all purpose flour, cornstarch, red chili powder, salt, garlic ginger and green chili paste. Add little water at a time and whisk to make a smooth batter.
    2. Add the cauliflower florets. Coat them with the batter using your hands.
    3. Heat the oil and once hot deep fry them. Once you are done, add the cauliflower florets in the oil again to crisp them up on high flame.
    Or 3. Airfry the Cauliflower Florets at 350F for 12-15 mins. Roast then at 400 F for 5-7 mins. Mix the cauliflower florets in the sauce. Serve hot!

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    IDLI PODI

    An absolute must have condiment for my pantry! Ajay and I love a generous sprinkle of podi on not only Idlis and rice but also dhoklas and rice! It adds so much depth of flavor to the leftovers!

    Idli podi has many names, and many versions. It is very versatile to play around with the ingredients! I have always loved this version so much! It is simple, made with chana dal, urad dal, dried red chilies, hing and shredded coconut. Detailed recipe is link in my bio. Direct link here

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    So many of you requested me to show you how I make air fried crispy idlis. Here’s how. But before that, my biggest tip to make these idlis is to use leftover idlis.

    I am using 6 leftover idlis, and for it I used 1 Tbsp oil. Lay them in a single layer in the air fryer, this will help them crisp up evenly.

    1. Cut the leftover idlis into equal sized wedges.
    2. Add them to a mixing bowl and add oil. Mix it with your hands.
    3. Preheat the Air Fryer on Roast setting for 400F for 1 minute.
    4. Air fry the idlis in 2 batches, Add the idlis in a single layer and roast them at 400F for 12 mins. Give it a shake at 6 mins mark to make sure idlis crisp evenly.

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    📌Chatapate Plantain Fries📌

    Ingredients

    • 5 Mini Green Bananas / Plantains
    • 1.5 Tbsp Oil
    • 1/2 Tsp Red Chili Powder
    • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
    • 1/2 Tsp cumin Coriander Powder
    • 1/2 Tsp Curry Powder
    • 1/2 Tsp Achari Masala
    • 1/4 Tsp Chaat Masala
    • 1/2 Tsp Salt
    • 1 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro

    Peel the plantain skin using a peeler. Cut the plantains into halves, and then cut them into equally sized wedges. Now in a mixing bowl add all the powdered spices. Add oil and create a marinade. To this add the plantain wedges. Coat them well in the marinade using your hands. Now preheat the airfryer for 1-2 minutes at 400F or 200C. Add the fries to the air fryer basket and air fry for 12 mins. Give these a quick shake at 6 mins to make sure they cook evenly. Enjoy!

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    I never questioned once why me, when I went through losses, failed infertility treatments, bleeding disorders, and declining health. Until Inaaya was taken to the NICU to a completely different hospital. That’s when I asked why her. There is still so much that I haven’t shared. But, yet the only thing that helped me sail through everything was patience, my will to take one day at a time. Through all the downfalls, I have risen stronger, wiser, more confident, but most of all grateful for the ones who truly never left my side.

    I am glad I shared my infertility and IVF journey. It has helped so many of you and me. It is a true honor for me to read your stories, to see the photos to your miracle babies, and so many of you messaged me encouraging words with your own experiences with NICU.

    So if you are going through any hard times, things get better. Have faith in time. It is easy to say than do, but I have been there on the path of grief a couple of times now. Time will bring you the things you deserve. If you are grieving, time will help you teach to live with it, channel it. It might take some help from an outsider. I am proud of myself to seek therapy when I needed it. It has helped me channel my big emotions and very big feelings in the right way. I still have my days, when I spend all my time in bed, watching tv endlessly, eating in bed, tears rolling out for reasons I can’t explain. But I am have gotten better since past couple years. My two girls, Luna and Inaaya never fail to show me love, kindness and grace.

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    Matar Paneer and Garam Garam Tandoori Roti! A meal that will always be my favorite and nostalgic. My mom used to make matar paneer, whenever I would invite my friends over, or she wants to treat us for a restaurant style dinner at home. This matar paneer is so easy to make and so delicious!

    📌Recipe📌

    🌱 For the Curry Base

    • 1 Tbsp Oil
    • 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 2 Green Cardamoms
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 1 Small Cinnamon Stick
    • 1 Dried Red Chili
    • 1 Medium Onion Sliced
    • 1 Big RomaTomato Sliced
    • 4-5 Garlic cloves chopped
    • 1/2 Inch ginger chopped
    • 1 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
    • 1/2 Tsp Dhanyajeera Powder
    • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 8-10 Cashews

    For The Curry

    • 2 Tbsp Butter
    • 1 Tsp Kashmiri Ted Chili Powder
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 250 Gms Paneer Cubed
    • 1/2 Cup Fresh/ Frozen Green Peas
    • 1 Tsp Garam Masala
    • 1 Tsp Crushed Kasuri Methi
    • Adjust Salt if needed

    📌 step by step📌

    1. To a frying pan add oil, cumin seeds, dried red chili, green cardamom, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Let the cumin seeds splutter and add sliced onions. 2. Saute the onions until they soften and add ginger garlic. Saute everything until golden brown.
    3. Add chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, dhanyajeera turmeric, salt and cashews. Cook until tomatoes soften.
    4. Let it cool down. Take the bay leaf out. And now add the prepared masala to a blender. Blend into a curry base.
    5. Add butter to the pan. To this add kashmiri red chili powder, and add the preppared curry base. Add splash of water to adjust the consistency.
    6. Add a tsp of sugar to balance the flavors. And adjust the salt.
    7. Let it cook for a minute and add cubed paneer and peas. I like to soak store bought paneer in hot water for 10-15 mins before adding it to the curries. This makes the paneer very soft.
    8. Add garam masala and kasuri methi. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and cream.
    9. Serve hot!

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    🌱Ponkh Chaat 🌱

    The supple tender sorghum when spiced with cilantro mint chutney and seasoned with chaat masala, and lime juice, this refreshing snack is so easy to make and which is healthy, nutritious and delicious!

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    Life isn’t easy on any of us. We all battle our own struggles and this was mine. Inaaya is my fierce and warrior child. She was worth the wait. She came into my life when I needed her the most. When I was broken to the point where healing didn’t seem to be in the horizon. She knows to constantly remind of the love I craved for years. Inaaya means gift of god. She is the light of our lives, she is my light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Someone has rightly said, a quote I go back to again and again.

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