Chole recipe (Chickpeas Curry), how to prepare chole

Chole Recipe | Chickpeas Curry Recipe | How to prepare Chole?

Chole Recipe | Chickpeas Curry Recipe | How to prepare Chole?

Ingredients

Kabuli Channa (Chole) – 1 cup

Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp

Finely Chopped Onions – 3/4 cup

Tomatoes puree – 3/4 cup

Ginger Paste – 1 tsp

Garlic Paste – 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp

Red Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp

Dhania Powder – 1 tsp

Garam Masala – 1/2 tsp

Chole Masala – 1 tsp

Mango powder – 1/2 tsp

Chopped Coriander leaves -- 2tbsp

Oil – 2 tbsp

Water – 4 cups

Salt to taste

Method

Wash channa and soak in enough water overnight (at least 8-10 hours). Next day discard the soaking water and add channa in a pressure cooker with fresh water. Boil channa with little salt for about 15-20 minutes. Now heat oil in pan and add cumin seeds and let them browned. Add onions and saute till they get golden brown colour. Add ginger and garlic paste and saute for few seconds. Add tomatoes puree and saute for 4-5 minutes. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, dhania powder, and garam masala powder  Cook till oil starts leaving the masala. Then add boiled channa along with water. Add chole masala, mix well and simmer for 5 minutes. Add more salt and water if required. Simmer for 5 -10 minutes till you get your desired consistency. Add mango powder and mix. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve chole with bhatura, puris or rice.

Chole  

Kabuli chana, is an excellent source of natural protein and vitamins which helps in muscle and body building.

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Chole Recipe | Chickpeas Curry Recipe | How to prepare Chole?