Punjabi Chole

Super flavorful chickpea curry

SWASTHI'S RECIPES

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Step 1

Soak 1 cup chickpeas (chole) overnight. Drain and pour 1 cup tea decoction

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Step 2

Cook or pressure cook until soft and tender but not mushy

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Step 3

Saute whole spices in oil for 30 to 60 seconds

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Step 4

Saute 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

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Step 5

Saute 2 medium chopped onions

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Step 6

They turn golden to light brown

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Step 7

Add 1 cup tomatoes, salt and turmeric as required.

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Step 8

When the tomatoes are mushy, add 1 tbsp chole masala powder, ½ tsp red chili powder and garam masala

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Step 9

Saute the masala very well until aromatic

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Step 10

Pour the chickpeas along with the stock and 1 cup water. Simmer for 20 mins

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Step 10

Add 1 tbsp kasuri methi & transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with ginger juliennes

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Serve Chole with bhatura, puri, naan or with rice.

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