12 Easy To Make Chana Recipes

Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 12:59 [IST]

We Indians are always up for a delectable treat of chole bhatura. This delicious combo is a sensation all over India, irrespective of the regions. Chole or chana or chickpeas curry is a favourite dish of almost everyone and the kids simply love it. It is also the best option when you are bored of the regular veggies and want a change of taste.

Interestingly, chickpeas is also a highly nutritious food. Kabuli chana or white chickpeas is an excellent food for heart patients. Regular consumption of Kabuli chana helps in lowering your cholesterol level and strengthening the heart muscles.

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So, when its taste and health blended together in one food, you must definitely include it in your diet. Wondering how to prepare chana for today's meals? We will give 12 different and easy ways to make it!

Check out these 12 easy to make chana recipes which are definitely worth a try.

Chana Biryani

This recipe is prepared using minimal spices and very less oil. Since this biryani recipe is baked, all the essential nutrients are also perfectly preserved. The use of low fat milk and curd helps in keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol in check.

Paneer Chana Masala

For preparing paneer chana masala you just have to keep some regular kitchen ingredients ready and it goes very well with rotis and parathas. So, just prepare this delightful dish and give your taste buds a spicy and delicious treat.

Dry Chana Masala

We all know the recipe to make chana masala gravy. Have you ever tried dried chana masala? It is spicy, delicious and can be served as a side dish. This recipe is also very simple to prepare. Take a look.

Peshawari Chana Masala

There are many ways to make kabuli chana, but Peshawari chana is an all time favourite treat for the Punjabi food lovers. It is made with boiled chickpeas, Indian spices and vegetables.

Chana Pulao

The spices used in chana pulao give a very Mughlai flavour to this dish. Pulaos are ideally cooked with basmati rice and you should try to use the finest quality of rice for preparing this dish. Chana pulao is one of those Indian rice dishes that is famous for its richness. You will be adding generous amounts of ghee and masala to make this chana recipe authentic.

Dahi Chane Ki Sabji

Ideally, channa or chole is prepared with lots of spices. The tea bags add the black colour to the side dish recipe. However, in many restaurants, you can find a creamy texture of chane ki sabzi. This texture is due to curd (dahi). If you add little curd, you can get a creamy white texture and a tangy taste.

Pindi Chole

Pindi Chole is a popular chana recipe which is usually served with Bhaturas. It is a authentic Punjabi recipe which is spicy and simply mouthwatering.

Chana Usal

Chana usal is prepared with the sprouted black grams which is boiled and then cooked with a medley of spices. Adding coriander paste to the usal gives a wonderful flavour to the dish and makes it absolutely tantalizing.

Hariyali Chole Masala

Hariyali chole masala is a sumptuous chickpeas curry which is made with mint and coriander leaves. The gravy is prepared with ground coriander and mint leaves along with a blend of distinct Indian spices. It is a simple and a delicious recipe which is a must try if you want a break from the regular dishes.

Sindhi Chole Masala

Chole is generally cooked in the Punjabi style in most of the households in a thick onion gravy and a blend of spices. But here we have a special Sindhi chole masala recipe which will give your taste-buds a delicious, tangy treat. In this recipe, the chole is cooked in a coriander based gravy which makes it unique and tasty.

Chole Palak

Chole palak masala is a perfect vegetarian recipe to go with both rice as well as rotis. The chickpeas are first boiled and then cooked in a spinach based gravy with a mix of aromatic spices. Apart from the delicious taste it is also worth mentioning that this recipe of chole palak is also very nutritious.

Ghugni

Ghugni is traditionally a dish that is made in the winters. This Bengali recipe was popular for group picnic and day outs. It is supposed to be very spicy but you can easily convert it into a healthy recipe by adjusting the amount of oil and spices you add to it. Like all other Bengali recipes, the flavour of ghugni comes out best when cooked with mustard oil.