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 Chana Masala, India |
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| Origin | |
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| Alternative name(s) | Chole Masala |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Punjab |
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| Main ingredient(s) | chickpeas |
Chana masala or chole masala is a popular vegetable dish in Pakistani cuisine & Indian cuisine.[1] The main ingredient is chickpeas. It is fairly dry and spicy with a sour citrus note. The dish is found throughout South Asia, and is particularly popular in northern India and Pakistan.
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[edit] Ingredients
Along with chickpeas, the ingredients typically include onion, chopped tomatoes, coriander seed, garlic, chiles, ginger, dried mango powder (amchur, sometimes spelled "amchoor"), crushed pomegranate seed (anardana) and garam masala.[2]
[edit] Regions
[edit] In India
It is popular mainly in the Punjab region of northern-India, and also notably in the regions of Gujarat. In Gujarat and Rajasthani areas, it is commonly cooked dry, with tangy spices.
In India, it is often eaten with a type of fried bread and is known as chole bhature. It is commonly sold by street vendors but also can be found in restaurants.
[edit] In Pakistan
In Pakistan, Aloo Chole which is chickpeas and potatoes.
[edit] References
- ^ Bhagat, Rasheeda (Oct 07, 2005). "Cooking with Ees". The Hindu Business Line. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2005/10/07/stories/2005100700150300.htm.
- ^ "The Choley series - Authentic Amritsari Choley, the real deal!". wakeupandsmellthemasala.blogspot.com. 2009-03-15. http://wakeupandsmellthemasala.blogspot.com/2009/02/choley-series-authentic-amritsari.html. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
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