{"title":"Chole \u0026 Chana Masala","description":"\u003cp\u003eChole masala, also called chana masala, is a blend made for chickpea curry. It is darker and tangier than most masalas, usually with amchoor or anardana, black cardamom, cloves, cumin and often black salt. It is the flavour of Punjabi chole bhature, chole kulche and Pakistani chana. Rajma masala is its cousin for red kidney bean curry, and murgh cholay combines chicken with chickpeas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose chole or chana masala for white chickpeas and kala chana, rajma masala for kidney beans, and murgh cholay for a hearty chicken and chickpea dish. The blends differ mainly in sourness and heat, so if you like a tangy chole, go for one with plenty of amchoor. They also work well with other beans and lentils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak dried chickpeas overnight and pressure cook them with a tea bag for the traditional dark colour, then simmer in onion, tomato and the masala until thick. Mash a few chickpeas into the gravy to thicken it, or use \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tinned-chickpeas\"\u003etinned chickpeas\u003c\/a\u003e for a quick weeknight version. See dal masala and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paneer-and-vegetable-masala\"\u003epaneer and vegetable masala\u003c\/a\u003e for other vegetarian blends, and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/masalas\"\u003emasalas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"everest-chhole-masala-100g","title":"Everest Chhole Masala 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverest Chhole Masala is the spice blend for chhole, the Punjabi chickpea curry served with bhature, puri or rice. Dried mango, pomegranate seed and tamarind give it the sour edge that marks a good chhole, with coriander, cumin, black cardamom, cloves and black salt for depth and a dark, roasted colour. Mint leaf and carom seed add a fresh lift. Find more blends for chickpeas and beans in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chole-and-chana-masala\"\u003eChole \u0026amp; Chana Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recipe on the back: soak 100g of chickpeas overnight, cook and keep aside. Heat 3 tbsp oil and fry 2 chopped onions until golden brown, then add 1 tsp each of chilli powder and coriander powder. Add 1 tbsp of the chhole masala and fry for 3 minutes on a low flame. Add 1 chopped tomato, 3 slit green chillies, ½ inch of finely sliced ginger and salt to taste. Add the boiled chickpeas and salt, and cook for 5 minutes. For extra flavour, finish with ½ tsp of chaat masala and some kasuri methi, and serve hot with roti or rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoured with dried mango, pomegranate seed and tamarind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 20 servings of 1 tsp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Everest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572236534099,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/everest-chhole-masala-100g-front.png?v=1792767182"},{"product_id":"everest-rajma-masala-100g","title":"Everest Rajma Masala 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverest Rajma Masala is the spice blend for rajma, the Punjabi curry of red kidney beans in a thick onion and tomato gravy, eaten with plain rice as rajma chawal. Coriander and cumin lead, with dried mango and pomegranate seed for a gentle sourness, black cardamom and black salt for depth, and a little fenugreek, mint leaf and nutmeg. It gives the beans a warm, rounded flavour that suits a slow simmer. Find more blends for beans and chickpeas in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chole-and-chana-masala\"\u003eChole \u0026amp; Chana Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recipe on the back: soak 100g of red kidney beans overnight, boil for 20 minutes and keep aside. Heat 3 tbsp oil and fry 2 chopped onions until golden brown, then add 1 tsp each of chilli powder and coriander powder. Add 1 tbsp of the rajma masala and fry for 3 minutes. Add 1 chopped tomato, 3 green chillies, ½ inch of sliced ginger and salt. Add the boiled beans with their water and cook for 15 minutes until the gravy thickens. Serve hot with rice, naan or roti.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade on equipment that also handles mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoured with dried mango and pomegranate seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 20 servings of 1 tsp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Everest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572262191443,"sku":null,"price":2.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/everest-rajma-masala-100g-front.png?v=1792767215"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/chole-and-chana-masala.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}