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Chana Masala 
Chana Masala, IndiaOrigin Alternative name(s) Chole Masala Place of origin India Region or state Punjab Dish details Main ingredient(s) chickpeas 
Chole kulcha is a famous food in northern India
Ingredients that go into making Chana MasalaChana masala or chole masala is a popular vegetable dish in Pakistani cuisine & Indian cuisine.[1] The main ingredient is chickpeas. It is fairly dry and spicy with a sour citrus note. The dish is found throughout South Asia, and is particularly popular in northern India and Pakistan.
Contents
Ingredients
Along with chickpeas, the ingredients typically include onion, chopped tomatoes, coriander seed, garlic, chiles, ginger, dried mango powder (amchur, sometimes spelled "amchoor"), crushed pomegranate seed (anardana) and garam masala.[2]
Regions
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 Pakistan
In Pakistan, Aloo Chole (chickpeas and potatoes)
References
- ^ Bhagat, Rasheeda (Oct 07, 2005). "Cooking with Ees". The Hindu Business Line. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2005/10/07/stories/2005100700150300.htm.
- ^ "The Choley series - Authentic Amritsari Choley, the real deal!" (in English). wakeupandsmellthemasala.blogspot.com. 3/15/09. http://wakeupandsmellthemasala.blogspot.com/2009/02/choley-series-authentic-amritsari.html. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
External links
Categories:- Legume dishes
- North Indian cuisine
- Indian fast food
- Pakistani cuisine
- Punjabi cuisine
- Muhajir cuisine
- Indian cuisine stubs
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