Chole Masale/ Chana Masala
Have you seen the movie 'Chef'? I don't watch much movies now days but the title of this one excited me! When Saif asks in it, do you know where you get the best Chole Bhature in the world? I literally imagine myself making it every morning...but the lazy me always forgets to soak the chickpeas. And oh boy! There is nothing like satisfying your cravings.😋 Alhamdulilah!
Everyone here, especially Pops was all praises.. He is a big time non veg fan.. And him taking a second serving assures that it's a win - win! 😍
I loveee the combination of Chole Bhature. Nothing shouts North Indian Breakkie like Piping hot puffy Bhature and Chole Masale.. The flavors reminds of Indian Street food😍 Also commonly served in restaurants on North West India. The sweetness from the tomato, the sour from the raw Mango powder and the roasted and ground raw spices is what brings out the flavors!
My version is an easy, no hassle recipe. Some finely chopped onions, tomato puree, gg paste, ground spices and cooked chick Peas and done!
Ingredients :
- 1 cup White Chickpeas soaked overnight
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
- 2 Green Chillies, slit
- 2 medium Tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tbsp Roasted and Ground Spices (for ingredients check under Raw Spices)
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli powder
- 1/4 Turmeric powder
- Amchur powder / Raw Mango powder (optional)
Raw Spices:
- 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Shahi Jeera
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 1 Clove
- 1 Small Cinnamon Stick
- 2 tsp Whole Black Pepper
- 2 Dry Red Chilli
Instructions :
- Wash the overnight soaked white chick Peas and cook them for 6 whistles in pressure cooker with some water (around 2 cups) and salt as required.
- In a kadai, pour some oil and ghee, add in the ginger garlic paste and Sautee.
- Now add in your finely chopped onion, and sauté until translucent and light golden.
- Now add in the roasted and ground spices and Turmeric, chilli powder and Amchur. Sauté for a minute.
- Now add in your tomato puree, and mix well. Finally add your cooked chick Peas along with the chickpea broth.
- Cook covered for around 10 minutes and uncovered if required, to evaporate excess water in the gravy.
- Check seasoning, if required add a dash of sugar to balance the flavors.
- Finally garnish with some chopped Coriander leaves.
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Cheesy Chicken Fajita Bake topped with Mashed Potato dumplings
I am BACK! The much needed break was very much essential for me to kickstart again ! 😀
Now that I am here, let's bake some Chicken Fajita topped with Mashed Potato dumplings. If you don't bake much, or don't have an oven.. It doesn't matter! Just prepare the same in a casserole dish with a heavy lid or place a sheet of aluminium foil over the casserole and place the lid for the bake effect and place on simmer.
This Fajita Bake is soo good, coz it's prepared with less ingredients, done in no time, yet the flavors are amazing! 😍 During Ramadan, I happened to experiment and try this flavor combination and we loved it here! But you need to have this piping hot 🔥 😋
Basically the bake consists of a bed of chicken and veggies flavored with Fajita seasoning and then a creamy layer which consists of bechamel sauce with a touch of cream cheese and topped with Mashed Potato dumplings and Mozzarella cheese. True Mexican goodness! 😍
The Fajita mix is homemade and made with a handful of ingredients. And if at all you have any leftovers, your kids lunch box is sorted too!
Ingredients:
- 3 medium potatoes (boiled and mashed, click here for the recipe)
- 250 gms Chicken Breast
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1tsp garlic paste
- Green, Red and Yellow Bell peppers/ Capsicum, sliced thinely
- 1/2 med Onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp Cream Cheese, salted or unsalted, optional
- 1 tsp Fajita Seasoning mix (recipe below)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 cup full fat milk
- Handful of Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
- Chopped Coriander leaves
Homemade Fajita Seasoning:
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Oregano powder
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1/4 tsp white Pepper Powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
Instructions :
- Prepare the Fajita Seasoning mix and marinade the chicken breast.
- Prepare Mashed potatoes and set aside (click here for the recipe).
- In a pan, pour the olive oil, add in your garlic paste and shallow fry the chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes on med high flame.
- Next, add in your slices onion and bell peppers. Sauté well, until lightly soft and it doesn't loose its crunch. Add salt as required.
- Prepare Bechamel sauce, in a deep non stick pan, add 1 tbsp butter and 1 heapful tbsp of flour, sauté on low. Switch off flame and pour your milk gently and mix vigorously, now turn on the heat and allow to thickem while mixing the sauce gently and add your cream cheese and mix well. Check for seasoning.
- Now layer your baking dish with the chicken Fajita layer, pour the prepared bechamel sauce.
- Top with scoops of mashed potato balls and Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded Mozzarella cheese, bake until the cheese has melted and oozing.
- Finally finish off with red chilli flakes.
- Garnish with chopped Coriander leaves. Dig in warm!
Notes: No Bake method has been explained above.
Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡
