Chole
A delicious and hearty Indian dish, Chole is a spicy chickpea curry that's perfect for any meal.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh coriander leaves - For garnish
- Oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Chole masala - 2 tablespoons
- Green chillies - 2, slit
- Ginger - 1 inch piece, grated
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Tomatoes - 2, finely chopped
- Onions - 2, finely chopped
- Chickpeas - 2 cups, soaked overnight
Let's Get Started
- Rinse the soaked chickpeas and pressure cook them with enough water for 4-5 whistles or until they are soft.
- Heat oil in a pan, add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chillies to the pan and sauté for a few more minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, chole masala, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the spices are well blended.
- Add the cooked chickpeas to the pan and mix well. Add some water if required and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g