North Indian • JainMain Course Gravy

Jain Chole Masala

Jain Chole Masala, also known as chana masala or channay, is a popular Indian dish made with chickpeas, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. Pair with Poori/Rice/Roti/Paratha

45 mins
4 servings
Vegan
Cook with Upliance
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45 mins

Ingredients

  • 100 g Chickpeas (soaked overnight and pressure cooked)
  • 2 tbsp Refined Oil
  • 1 tsp Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
  • 0.25 tsp Hing (Asafoetida)
  • 3 pieces Tomato (halved)
  • 1 piece Green Chilli (stalk removed)
  • 0.625 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 0.5 tbsp Anardana Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 70 ml Water
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 5 stems Coriander Leaves (chopped)

Instructions

1

Prepare the masala base

Add 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp jeera, 0.25 tsp hing, and 3 halved tomatoes to The Upliance jar. The device is ready to start the automated process.

2

The device will now chop and sauté

The Upliance will chop the tomatoes and sauté the mixture on medium heat for approximately 6 minutes. The automatic stirring ensures the aromatics are perfectly cooked without burning.

3

Add chickpeas and simmer

Add the pressure-cooked chickpeas, green chilli, salt, anardana powder, red chilli powder, turmeric, and 70ml water to the jar. The device will cook the curry on low heat for 30 minutes to blend the flavors.

4

The dish is ready

Once the cooking cycle is complete, mix in 1 tbsp ghee and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with poori, rice, or paratha.

Why this recipe works better with The Upliance

Automatic Stirring

No more standing over the stove. Upliance stirs your filling perfectly.

Precise Temperature

Maintain exact 120°C for perfect sautéing without burning.

Calorie-Aware Scale

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Nutritional Information

523
Calories
36g
Carbs
11g
Protein
38g
Fat

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