Sindhi Chana Masala

Hello friends,

Its been a long time I have posted some recipe. Happy to be back with some delicious recipes  and blogging marathon. Today we are starting BM#28. I choose to cook Sindhi recipes for next 3 day.

Sindhi Cuisine refers to refers to the native cuisine of the Sindhi people from Sindh and Pakistan. The daily food in most Sindhi households consists of wheat based flat-bread and rice accompanied by two dishes, one gravy and one dry. Today, Sindhi food is eaten in many countries including India,where a sizeable number of Sindhis migrated following the  Partition of British India.

Today's recipe is one of the famous recipe Chana Masala but in Shidhi style. Here is the recipe...


We need:
 
 
Chana 2 cups
 Onions  2
Tomatoes 3 chopped
 Ginger Garlic paste 2sps
 Black Peppercorns  8
  Bay Leaves  3
 Cloves 6
  Elaichi / Cardamom 2
 Coriander Powder  1sp
 Turmeric Powder  1/2 sp
Garam Masala Powder 1sp 
Black Pepper Powder 1sp
Amchur Powder  1sp
Cumin Seeds 1sp
Salt to taste
Oil

Method:


Soak chana over night and wash it throughly.
 Pressure cook adding  with 5 cups water.
Let it cook on a low flame till channas are done.
When Chanas are done drain the water.
Save the drained water for further cooking. 
Now puree the  onions and tomatoes.
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds,bay leaves,cardomom,cloves,peppercorn.
Let it splutter and add ginger garlic and pureed onion. Fry till golden brown.
Now add tomatoes,turmeric powder,amchur,coriander,pepper, garam masala powder, salt and fry for 5-6 minutes.
Add the drained channa water.
Mix well and let it boil for 10 minutes.
Serve hot with pooris, chapati or roti's.


Check to see what my fellow bloggers are cooking for BM#28

Comments

  1. Harini RMay 3, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Love chana masala made in any method!

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  2. vaishali sabnaniMay 3, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Channa has so many versions..but this one looks very nice.

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  3. deepaksaagarMay 4, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    It is so nice to see the fresh masalas used. I am usually like, Everest/MDH Chole Masala please!

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  4. Chef MireilleMay 4, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    channa masala is always a delicious staple - so the sindhi way must be just as good!

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  5. virunthu unna vaangaMay 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    lovely channa masala...

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  6. Suma GandlurMay 4, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    I think all chole versions are equally good. This must be too.

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  7. KalyaniMay 5, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    Channa Masala is so much a regular fare at home -I loved this version with elaichi etc..

    Kalyani
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  8. SrivalliMay 5, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Yet another channa masala, and can't have enough right..:)..good to have you back Sushma..

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  9. preeti gargMay 6, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    I love this chana masala.. look wonderful with puri's

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  10. PavaniMay 6, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    There are so many variations of chana masala. This looks spicy and yummy!!

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  11. Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My KitchenMay 7, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Pepper and no chilli powder, must give it a try!!! Super combo with roti's!! :) I dont mind having it as a snack as well!!

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  12. UnknownMay 7, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    A perfect dish with puri's.. Looks delicious

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  13. PadmajhaMay 9, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Perfect for batura/ roti and even though there are so many variations, bookmarked this too...

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  14. SarasMay 12, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Love the way you cooked the channa!! Pass me the bowl dear..

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