Chana Masala, also popular as cholay, is a popularly available dishes in our country. Now you can also learn to ace this delicious dish and make it at home.
Watch this Masala TV video to learn how to make Chana Masala, Crispy Wontons and Turkish Pide Recipes. This show of Mehboob's Kitchen with Chef Mehboob Khan aired on 8 November 2019.
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Chana Masala:
Ingredients
Chickpeas (boiled) 2 cups
Oil 3 Tbsp
Onion (chopped) 1
Ground cumin 1 Tbsp
Salt 3/4 tsp
Garlic(crushed) 6 cloves
Ginger, sliced 2 Tbsp
Coriander leaves (chopped) 1/2 cup
Green chilies (sliced) 2-3 fresh
Ground coriander 1 Tbsp
Chili powder 1 tsp
Ground turmeric 1tsp
Diced tomatoes 2
garam masala 1 tsp
Lemon juices 2tbsp
Method:
• Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onion, cumin, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Add garlic, ginger, coriander, and green chilies to a mortar and grind into a rough paste Then, add to the pan with the onions.
• Next add ground coriander, chili powder, and turmeric and stir to coat and add tomatoes and chickpeas and remaining salt Increase heats to medium high until it reaches a rolling simmer, then reduce heat to low or medium-low and maintain a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• When the chana masala is adjusting seasonings as needed, adding more salt, chili powder for heat, or a bit of sugar for sweetness and to offset the heat of the chilies.
• Remove from heat and add lemon juice and garam masala. Stir to mix, then let cool slightly before serving. Fresh coriander and lemon juice make an excellent garnish.
Crispy Wontons :
Ingredients:
Chicken (boiled & shredded) 250 grams
Mushrooms (chopped) 6
Olives (finely chopped) 6
Capsicum (chopped) 1
Salt to taste
Black pepper 1 tsp
Samosa Patti 2
Egg (beaten) 1
Oil for fry
Method:
In a bowl boiled shredded chicken, finely cut mushroom, finely cut olives, finely cut capsicums, salt and black pepper add and mix well .now now cut the samosa patti in square shape then add the mixture and make wonton shape and covered with beaten egg .then heat oil in a wok and deep fry wonton and serve.
Turkish Pide:
INGREDIENTS
Flour, sifted 3 1/3 cups
Dried yeast 1 tsp
Sugar 1 tsp
Salt 1 tsp
Warm water 1-1/2 cup
Olive oil to grease
Sesame seeds 2 tsp
Nigella seeds 1 tsp
Egg yolk 1
Olive oil 1 tbsp
METHOD
• Combine flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a bowl and then add water bring the dough together in the bowl.Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 15 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
• Brush a bowl with oil to grease. Place dough in the bowl and lightly coat with oil. Cover with a damp tea towel. Set aside in a warm place for 1-1 /2 hours or until the dough has doubled in s
