Masala Sundal

Ayutha Pooja Special- Masala Sundal.This is my aunt's recipe.When we are kids,we use to go to ayutha pooja celeb at my uncle's shop.And my aunt use to prepare this masala sundal which i like the most.Today i had a call with her in the morning and took the recipe frm her,it not came exactly like hers but tastes good. Will update soon with the exact taste..  

Masala Sundal

Recipe Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Category: festive
Preparation Time:30 mins | Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

Mooku Sudal/Chick Peas-1 cup

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Onion-1

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Curry Leaves- few

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Ginger Garlic paste-1tsp(or fresh one)

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Cinnamon-1

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Cloves-1

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Fennel/Sombu-1/2 tsp

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Red chilli pwdr-1/2 tsp

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Curry pwdr-1/2 tsp(op)

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Turmeric a pinch

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Grated Cocunut-2 tbsp

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Mustard-1/4 tsp

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Oil-2 tbsp

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Method:

1. Soak channa over night or refer notes for channa in 2 hours.

2. Grind ginger,garlic,cinnamon,cloves,fennel into a nice paste(add little water if u want).
3. Pressure cook the channa with salt for 2-3 whistles. .
4. In a pan add oil then splutter mustard,now add onion and curry leaves cook till onion is transulent.

5. Now add the ground paste and cook till raw smell goes..
6. Now add redchilli pwdr & curry powder and give a quick fry of 20 secs and add cooked channa.
7. Sprinkle some water if you want and cook for 1 -2 mins till done.

8. Finally add the cocunut and give a quick stir and switch off the flame.

Notes:

• To get channa in 2 hours.In a hot box add the hot water ,channa and close it .after 1-2 hours ur channa is ready.
• Some people have powder of (cinnamon,cloves and fennel),if u have replace instead of grinding.

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Bhatura Recipe

There are many methods in doing batura ,but i felt this method is very easy for me with simple ingredients. Click here for Chole masala Recipe. 

Bhature Recipe

Recipe Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Category: Dinner
Preparation Time:130 mins | Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

Maida/wheat-2 cup(or 1 cup each)

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Curd-1/4 cup(3-4 tbsp)

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Sugar-1 tbsp

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Rava/semolina-1 tbsp

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baking soda a pinch

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salt as per taste

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Oil for deep frying

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Method:

1. In a bowl mix rava,baking soda,sugar,curd,salt mix well to make a paste.
2. Add the paste to the flour and mix well with enough water to make a stiff dough(some wat hard than chapathi dough).

3. Always knead the dough for 3-4 mins to get a good dough.
4. Now apply some oil over the dough and cover it with a cloth and let it marinate for 2 hr.

5. After 2 hrs knead once again and make equal size ball and roll it to poori's(make sure its not thin as chapathi).

6. Now deep fry it in a hot oil.

Notes:

• The oil should be nicely hot so it will not absorb much oil.
• Once u dropd the pooris in oil press down gently to oil with laddle and while the pooris puffs it will lift the laddle to wards up and turn the pooris and do the same gently.
• You can use maida or wheat ,the result is same in both.
• For 2 cups-it come around 8-9 bhatura's.
• i usually prepare the dough first and start do the chole , so u can save some time..

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Chole Bhatura | Chana bhature

Chole batura is my very favourite recipe as it has lot of memories.I first tasted chole batura during my 12th standard.Usually i have special class and most of the days i will having my dinner in my school canteen,where chole batura is very famous for its tangy and sweet flavour.After that i tried once at a local shop in bglr(Electronic City),i was pregnant at that time and me & my hubby went for my monthly checkup and got a parcel from that hotel as der was no shop opend as its a sunday and he keep scolding me for that ,as they didnt prepare it in a hygenic manner.Becoz of his scolding i searched for a recipe and got this from padhu's kitchen and my sister prepared it for me. And now me and hubby got addicted to it and keep preparing every 2 weeks. Do try and let me know your comments ....  For batura Recipe click here

Chole Bhatura | Chana bhature

Recipe Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Category: Dinner
Preparation Time:45 mins | Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

Channa -1/2 cup

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Onion-2

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Tomato-2

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Ginger & Garlic paste-2 tbsp

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Green chilli-1 or 2

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Cashew-8(to grind into paste)

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Coriander leaves-1 tbsp

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Sugar-1/2 tbsp

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butter-2 tbsp

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Salt as per taste

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Oil -4 tbsp

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Spice Powder's

Channa masala-1 tbsp

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Chilli pwdr-1 tbsp(kashmiri fr bright color)

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Turmeric-1/4 tsp

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Chat masala-1 tbsp

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To Temper

Fennel seeds/sombu-1/2 tbsp

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Cumin / zeera-1/2 tbsp

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Shahi zeera / Black cumin-1/2 tbsp

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Cinammon-2

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Cloves-3

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Cardomom-3

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Tomato sause or ketchup-1 tbsp(op)

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Method:

1. Soak the channa overnight(soak channa in 2 hrs -see Notes) and pressure cook it for 10 whistles.
2. Grind the cashew into a smooth paste.

3. Heat the oil in a pan and add cinnamon ,cloves ,fennel,zeera,black cumin,elachi and fry fr 10 secs.
4. Now add in the onion,cook till golden brown(add some salt to fasten the browning) and add G & G paste,cook for 1 min.

5. Now add the tomatos, and cook till mushy and oil seperates(see the pics).

6. Add all the powders(chaatmasala,channamasala,turmeric,chilli pwdr), mix for 20 secs.

7. Now add the cashew paste,salt and 1/4 cup water,let it cook for 5 mins.

8. Its time to add cooked channa with water and cook for 5 to 10 mins till you get the gravy consistency.

9. Now add the ketchup,some sugar mix well and add a butter ,chopped coriander and switch off the flame.
10. Serve with fresh onion and lemon.goes yummy with batura ,chapathi,poori and also with any bread.
11. Perfect and yummy choola poori is ready !!!!

Notes:

• use hotwater and soak the channa in a hot box,your chaana will be ready in 1 or 2 hours).
• I used kashmiri chilli pwdr for good color,you can also use red color if u want.
• Dont forget to serve batura and chole with lemon wedges and onions.

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