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Tumbler Poori Channa

Tumbler Poori Channa

  • 45 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Channa Masala, Poori Channa · Veg · Breads, Curries & Gravies

Tumbler poori channa, pooris with a whole spice kabuli chana masala. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 45 minutes plus overnight soaking, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

29 items

4 people
  • WaterTo wash and soak
  • Chana Dal70 grams
  • Wheat Flour150 grams
  • Rava30 grams
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Sugar1 tsp
  • Water920 ml
  • Curd93 grams
  • Tea bags1 pack
  • Ghee2 tbsp
  • Ajwain¼ tsp
  • Cumin½ tsp
  • Cinnamon1 inch
  • Green Cardamom2
  • Black Cardamom1
  • Cloves2
  • Bay Leaves1
  • Onion, Finely Chopped120 grams
  • Green Chilli, Slit1
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1½ tbsp
  • Tomato, Diced150 grams
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
  • Coriander Powder2 tsp
  • Chaat Masala Powder1 tsp
  • Channa Masala4 grams
  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped½
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • OilFor Deep Frying

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy399kcal1596kcal
Protein12g48g
Carbohydrate58g230g
Fat15g60g
Fibre11g43g
Sugar5.3g21g

Cookd masalas for chana dal

Method

  1. 1

    For the Channa Masala, Soak One Tumbler of Kabuli Channa overnight.

    WaterChana Dal

  2. 2

    For the Poori Dough, add all the ingredients and knead for 8-10 minutes or until a smooth and supple dough forms. Cover with a wet cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes

    Wheat FlourRavaSaltSugarWaterCurd

  3. 3

    Pressure cook the soaked channa on a medium heat for 4-5 whistles or until cooked through and soft (5 minutes)

    WaterTea bags

  4. 4

    In a kadhai/wok, pour the ghee and add the whole spices, letting them splutter. Add in the finely chopped onions and saute until light golden brown. Add in the ginger garlic paste and tomato, and saute on a medium flame for 3-4 minutes or until mushy (Pour in some water if required). Add in all the powder spices and cook on a medium flame until fragrant and the raw flavour disappears.

    GheeAjwainCuminCinnamonGreen CardamomBlack CardamomClovesBay LeavesOnionGreen ChilliGinger Garlic PasteTomatoKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderChaat Masala PowderChanna Masala

  5. 5

    Pour in water and bring to a boil. Let it cook for 8-10 minutes or until the gravy thickens. Add the cooked and drained channa to the gravy and let it cook for 3 minutes on a medium flame. Finish the gravy with the finely chopped capsicum and coriander leaves.

    WaterKasuri MethiGreen CapsicumCoriander Leaves

  6. 6

    For the poori, separate it into small pedas (to your desired size) and roll into small chapathis, making sure not to roll it too thin and not too thick. Deep fry on a medium flame until puffed up and cooked through. Serve hot.

    Oil

Before you start

How long does Tumbler Poori Channa take?
45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tumbler Poori Channa serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tumbler Poori Channa vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Tumbler Poori Channa spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Tumbler Poori Channa?
70 grams Chana Dal, 150 grams Wheat Flour, 4 grams Channa Masala, 30 grams Rava, 93 grams Curd, 120 grams Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tumbler Poori Channa?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Tumbler Poori Channa?
About 399 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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