Chana Masala

Chana Masala

A staple dish made from chickpeas that is spicy. Chana masala is available on the market in a pre-made mixture where the chickpeas are marinated in spices and is packed using the retort technology, extending its shelf life. This kind of chana masala mix is quick to cook.

One can also find chana masala mix that has only the spices mixed for chickpeas. These dried spices are mixed in the right quantities to create the flavour apt for this dish. It is similar to how one can find pre-made biryani masala mixes. One only needs to add in the chickpeas some vegetable condiments and oil for the dish to be on its way.

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These pre-made masala mixes make it easy for people to cook as the flavours are sorted out for them. True cooks consider this to be a cheat or a quick fix.

Chana masala is available for nominal rates in both forms. The famous Shaan Masala brand also has a chana masala mix.