CHANA MASALA WITHOUT ONION AND GARLIC | CHHOLE MASALA |

Well,sounds little weird about hearing Chana Masala without Onion and Garlic.Because,Chana Masala is favorated by everyone because of blend of spices it has in it.And Onions and Garlic are two of the spices that are must in Chhole Masala/Chana Masala

But again,it's a good idea to try the recipes with little twist.This version I have prepared considerign Travel,Road Trip, Having Kids and Aged people for Road Trips.Not adding Onions and Garlic makes this gravy last longer.

Lets's learn the recipe.
INGREDIENTS :

1. CHHOLE or CHICK PEAS - 1 Cup
2. Tomato Puree - 2-1/2 Cups. REcipe for Home made Tomato Puree
3. Oil - 3 Tbsp
4. Turmeric - 1/2 Tsp
5. Garam Masala - 2 Tbsp
6. Red Chulli POwder - 1/2 Tbsp
7. Cumin Powder - 1 Tsp
8. Coriander Powder - 1/2 Tsp
9. Crushed Fennel Seeds - 1 Tbsp
10. Bay Leaves - 6 to 8
11. Salt for taste
12. Butter - 1 Tbsp
13. Cilantro - 1/2 Cup,Finely chopped

STEP : 

• Soak Chick Peas for 10 to 12 hours.
• Pressure Cook soaked Chick Peas.Usually needs 6 to 8 whistels to get well cooked.Let it cool down.After that,Strain the water from Chhole.
• In a Pan, Add Oil and let it heat on medium flame.
• Once it's hot, add Turmeric Powder,Bay leaves,Garam Masala.Red Chilli Powder,Cumin and Coriander Powder,Fennel Seeds,Salt and start sauteing.
• After all the spices are fried well, add Tomato Puree and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes with lid closed.
• Now add Boiled Chhole to the Tomato Gravy.Add one cup of water and let everything cook for around 8 to 10 minutes on medium flame.
• After 10 minutes,you will see everythig is blended well.All we need to do is let extra water evaporate from gravy.
• So let it cook without lid until you get the required consistency of gravy.
• Put the flame off and leave the chunk of butter on the grave.
• Just before serving,mix well and garnish with Cilantro.
• Can be served with Poori,Roti,Rice etc.

TIPS:

 This Gravy can bemade and frozen the previous day of travel.Keep as it is in insulated food bag while you are travelling.Make sure that you eat this Chhoel masala as soon as possible in trvel.