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Chana White Gravy Masala
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Chana White Gravy Masala

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Dehradun cooking — Chana White Gravy Masala brings a white gravy touch with a classic masala finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Yogurt1/2 cup
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Chickpeas1 cup, soaked
  • Cashews15, soaked
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Poppy Seeds1 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Super EASY Chana Masala Recipe | Chole Masala Recipe · on YouTube