This Channa Masala recipe is sure to steal your heart! Lovingly known by a lot of different names, such as Chole, Punjabi Chole, Khatte Channe! The color and the flavors are just phenomenal. Thanks Vinod Bhaiya for sharing this amazing recipe:-)
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April 23rd, 2009 at 8:21 pm
I can’t wait the video to finish .Please accept my deep thanks to both of you for all varieties ans distinguished tips you offer us > But ,for me ,I find difficulties to know some spices eg asafoetida ,I asked Indian men at stores but they don’t know > Again you are soooooooooooooooooo excellent
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anuja Reply:
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Asafoetida is known as Hing (pronounced He-ing)
Thanks for your kind words:)
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April 27th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
I made this recipe yesterday and it is so delicious and easy. What depth of flavor! It was the first time that I filled my pressure cooker so full, so I was a bit apprehensive, but it worked great and the beans were perfectly cooked.
I will make this recipe again and again.
Now I will muster the courage to make bhatura. Wish me luck!
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anuja Reply:
April 29th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
We wish you all the best!
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July 2nd, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Thank u very much for this receipe…
It helped me lot .
Basically very simple and still testy.
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August 21st, 2009 at 12:30 am
Hi there,
I really liked the recipe of chole masala shown by you. But there is no video anywhere about how to make bhature, if i m not mistaken. Plz if possible, lemme know the recipe of bhature n if there is a video, plz guide me about it.
thanks a lot.
priti.
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hetal Reply:
August 21st, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Hi Priti,
Sorry, we do not have a video for Bhature. We will put it on our list to do.
Thanks!
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October 28th, 2010 at 9:35 am
hi
tried making this and was a super hit.. never thought I could make chole without onion n ginger garlic paste.. well done
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December 27th, 2010 at 9:29 am
hi
i did make it.i used fresh tomatoes instead of the one tat u had told.evrythng was good except that the slightlt tangy taste of the tomatoes was still thre..wat could hve been wrng???
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hetal Reply:
December 27th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Hi Deepa,
If you do not prefer the tangy taste, you can reduce or eliminate the amchoor.
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January 1st, 2011 at 4:23 pm
I’m a 20 year old final year engineering student.my wholehearted thanx to both of you for all the OH-SO-LUSCIOUS recipes:)staying alone away frm home is always troublesome for a guy when it comes to cooking.but thanx to your website.its real easy format made my way so easy around the kitchen.
thanx
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hetal Reply:
January 3rd, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Hi Ayush,
We just love to hear feedback like your’s
. We had people like you in mind when we started SMTC and it feels great to know we’ve succeeded! Thanks and good luck with your studies.
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January 1st, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Ohh n a Very happy new year to u guys
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February 11th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Fantastic recipe. Enjoyed it so much, next time I make it I’ll double the amount.
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June 6th, 2011 at 3:47 am
Is this the same thing as Punjabi Chatpate Chhole???…. I’m eating a frozen Entree of it right now and I love it
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August 3rd, 2011 at 5:07 am
Hi Hetal and Anuja:
I have become a big fan of yours.
Like many others,I was skeptical about this recipe because its without onion/garlic.
But I made it exactly like the recipe called for and it was AWESOME!! It was a welcome change from what I usually make. I had some leftover sweet chutney and frozen mini cocktails samosas from last weekends party. I threw them in with some spinach chutney(I ran out of cilantro)It was sooo good..
Thank you ladies!!
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hetal Reply:
August 3rd, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Glad you enjoyed it Priti! Thanks for the feedback.
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August 3rd, 2011 at 5:12 am
I used fresh tomatoes (microwaved 4 small tomatoes for 3 mins and crushed them with a fork)
Excellent!
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November 14th, 2011 at 6:44 am
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December 17th, 2011 at 7:29 am
Hello Maam. I went through your website and found it quite useful for me. Later I tried my hand on Rajma Curry and Chole Masala. I never knew cooking is so easy. Now I can declare myself a perfect cook. Thanks to your website. Regards
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hetal Reply:
December 18th, 2011 at 11:11 pm
Hi Rajesh,
Thank you so much for your feedback! Glad to hear about your cooking skills improving…keep it up!
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December 24th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
Is there any substitute for tea bags
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hetal Reply:
January 3rd, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Hi Shobana,
You can leave them out if you like.
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