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Chana Masala

Recipe by Madras Samayal

A classic South Indian style chickpea curry with a smooth tomato‑onion gravy, perfect as a side for poori, chapathi, dosa or idli. The recipe includes soaking, pressure cooking, and a two‑stage spice preparation for deep flavor.

MediumIndianServes 4

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Source Video
8h 29m
Prep
42m
Cook
1h 6m
Cleanup
10h 17m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$3.49
Per serving:$0.87

Critical Success Points

  • Soak the chickpeas
  • Pressure‑cook the chickpeas
  • Cool and grind the masala
  • Combine masala paste and chickpeas

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the pressure cooker according to manufacturer instructions; release steam safely before opening.
  • Hot oil can splatter – keep a lid nearby and turn down heat if it starts smoking.
  • Allow the hot onion‑tomato mixture to cool before blending to avoid burns.

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