Chana masala
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 Chana Masala from Mumbai, India |
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| Alternate 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 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, turmeric (haldi), coriander seed, garlic, chillies, ginger and garam masala. It is suitable for vegetarians and vegans (when prepared without ghee).
[edit] Regions
[edit] In India
It is popular mainly in the Punjab region of eastern-Pakistan and northern-India, and also notably in the regions of Sindh and 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 (chickpeas and potatoes) are available as a street snack in major cities, like Karachi and Lahore.
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