Chana Masala

Chana Masala, also known as Chole Masala or Channay (plural) is a popular Punjabi dish in Pakistani and Indian cuisine. The main ingredient is chickpeas (called "chana" in Hindustani). It is fairly dry and spicy with a sour citrus note.

Ingredients

Along with chickpeas, the ingredients typically include onion, chopped tomatoes, coriander seed, garlic, chillies, ginger, dried mango powder (amchur, sometimes spelled "amchoor"), crushed pomegranate seed (anardana) and garam masala.

Chana Masala 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.

In Kerala, White Appam and Channa Masala is one of the main dish for breakfast. Also Channa Masala is known as "Kadala Curry" among Keralites.

Sources: Wikipedia

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