This year, break your Karva Chauth fast with an iconic dish that comes with a twist. Our Chole Dhaniya Masala will leave you utterly satisfied.CHOLE DHANIYA MASALAIngredients:¾ cup chickpeas (chole), soaked overnight and drained¼ cup soaked Bengal gram (chana dal), soaked overnight and drained 1 small fresh coriander bunch3 medium onions½ inch cinnamon stick1½ tbsps coriander seeds 1½ tsps cumin seeds1 black cardamom4-5 cloves 2 green chillies1 tsp lemon juiceSalt to taste2 tbsps ghee½ tsp garam masala powder½ tsp dry mango powder (amchur)Black salt to tasteTempering2 tsps ghee½ tsp red chilli powderFresh coriander sprig for garnishKulcha to serveMethod:1. Slice onions and set aside. 2. Dry roast cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black cardamom and cloves till fragrant in a non-stick pan. Take the pan off the heat and allow the roasted spices to cool to room temperature.3. Put the spices into a blender jar and blend to a fine powder. Similarly, put coriander leaves, green chillies, lemon juice, ¼ cup water in another blender jar and blend to a fine paste.4. Put chickpeas and Bengal gram in a pressure cooker, add salt, 3 cups water and mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat under pressure till 5-6 whistles are given out.5. Meanwhile, heat ghee in a non-stick kadai, add sliced onion, mix and sauté till they turn golden brown. 6. Add the blended powder, garam masala powder and dry mango powder and mix well. 7. Add cooked chickpeas-Bengal gram mixture, mix well and cook for 5-6 minutes or till the mixture slightly thickens. 8. Add black salt, mix and add the blended coriander paste, mix and cook for a minute. Take the kadai off the heat. 9. To make the tempering, heat ghee in a small non-stick pan, add red chilli powder, cook for a few seconds and immediately pour over the chickpeas mixture and mix well.10. Transfer the chole dhaniya masala into a bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot with kulchas. #CholeDhaniyaMasala #cholemasala #foodfoodFOODFOOD is now in the USA on DISH Network at Channel No 713. Please Upgrade to hindi mega pack to watch FOODFOODClick to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/foodfoodIndia Website: http://www.foodfood.com Wonderchef Kitchenware: https://goo.gl/YCPnTYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodFood Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoodFood Instagram: http://instagram.com/foodfoodtv
