Chhole Masala Powder | Punjabi Chana Masala Spice Mix

Leela Chhole Masala Powder is a flavourful Indian spice blend specially prepared for making delicious traditional chhole and chickpea curry. It adds a rich, aromatic, spicy and tangy flavour to Punjabi Chole, Amritsari Chole, Chana Masala and other chickpea-based dishes.
This convenient ready-to-use masala is suitable for home kitchens, restaurants, caterers, hotels, cloud kitchens and commercial food manufacturers.
Uses of Chhole Masala Powder
1. Punjabi Chole Prepare traditional Punjabi-style chickpea curry with a rich, spicy and aromatic flavour.
2. Chole Bhature Use to prepare delicious restaurant-style chole served with bhature.
3. Chana Masala Add to chickpea curry and gravy preparations for a traditional Indian taste.
4. Chana Chaat Use in boiled chickpeas with onion, tomato, lemon and other seasonings.
5. Chole Kulcha Prepare flavourful chickpea curry to serve with kulcha, naan or roti.
6. Chickpea Snacks Incorporate into spicy chickpea snacks and customised savoury food preparations.
Benefits of Chhole Masala Powder
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Authentic Indian Flavour: Adds a traditional chhole-style taste to chickpea dishes.
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Rich Aroma: Enhances the aroma of curries and gravy preparations.
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Convenient Spice Blend: Combines selected spices in one ready-to-use mixture.
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Consistent Cooking: Helps achieve a familiar flavour profile across different recipes.
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Versatile Applications: Suitable for chole, chana curry, chaat, kulcha and snack preparations.
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Time-Saving: Reduces the need to measure multiple individual spices.
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Suitable for Commercial Kitchens: Useful for restaurants, hotels, caterers and food manufacturers.
How to Use Chhole Masala
Suggested preparation – Punjabi Chole
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Soak 1 cup of chickpeas (chana) for 6–8 hours or overnight.
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Pressure-cook until the chickpeas become soft.
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Heat oil in a pan and prepare a base using onion, tomato, ginger and garlic, according to your recipe.
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Add approximately 2–3 tablespoons of Leela Chhole Masala, adjusting according to taste and product strength.
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Add the boiled chickpeas and some cooking water.
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Simmer for 5–10 minutes until the flavours combine.
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Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
The suggested quantity is a recipe starting point; adjust according to your preferred spice intensity and the actual formulation.
Product Specifications
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Particulars |
Details |
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Brand |
Leela Organic Herbal |
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Product Name |
Chhole Masala Powder |
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Common Name |
Chana Masala |
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Hindi Name |
छोले मसाला |
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Product Type |
Indian Spice Blend |
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Appearance |
Fine powder |
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Colour |
Reddish brown to brown; may vary |
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Aroma |
Characteristic spicy and aromatic |
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Taste |
Rich, spicy and flavourful |
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Grade |
Food Grade – subject to confirmation |
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Applications |
Chole, chana curry, chaat, kulcha and snacks |
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Packaging |
Retail and bulk packaging options, as available |
Storage Instructions
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Store in a cool and dry place.
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Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
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Keep the pouch tightly sealed after opening.
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Use a clean, dry spoon.
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Avoid exposure to humidity to maintain flavour and aroma.
Precautions
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Use only food-grade product for food preparation.
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Check the ingredient declaration for allergens and additives.
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Follow the recommended usage level for commercial food preparation.