🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Indore Home-Style Chana Makhani

Name: Indore Home-Style Chana Makhani
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 cup, soaked Chickpeas; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Indore cooking — Indore Home-Style Chana Makhani brings a amritsari style touch with a classic makhani finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Chickpeas1 cup, soaked
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.
6
Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.
7
Serve immediately.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Makhani Chole (Cholay) with Pro Chef at Home · on YouTube