Chana masala (also chole masala or chholay) is a chickpea curry cooked in a tomato-based sauce, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is a staple food dish in Indian cuisine (particularly North Indian) and Pakistani cuisine. It is often eaten with bread, including deep-fried bhatura (where the combination is called chole bhature), puri, or flatbreads such as kulcha.
To prepare chana masala, raw chickpeas are soaked overnight in water. They are then drained, rinsed, and cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
It is sometimes garnished with cilantro and lemon or lime wedges.
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