Chole Masala

Chole Masala – Delicious Curry

  • Prep Time
    40 min
  • Cook Time
    40 min
  • Difficulty Level
    Advanced

Everyone loves Poori/Bature and  the first dish that flashes in your mind to go with Poori/Bature is Chole. This yummy dish is made in all parts of India and customised to one’s taste. Today I am presenting my simple and tasty variation of this recipe. You may pair it with Naan, Kulcha, Bhatura, Chawal or tikki chaat and it is an out of the world experience.

Try it with Punjabi Amritsari Stuffed Kulcha or Tawa Butter Garlic Naan and enjoy your day.

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Ingredients

  • Onions - 3 medium sized ( made into paste) and 1/2 (finely chopped) used while frying.
  • Tomato - 2 medium sized ( made into paste).
  • Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
  • Chopped Green chilli - 1 teaspoon
  • Bay leaf - 2
  • Cinammon stick - 1 or 2 medium sized
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon as per taste required
  • Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Garam masala - 1/3 teaspoon
  • Chole masala powder - 2 teaspoon
  • Coriander leaves - 1/2 cup used while cooking as well for garnishing
  • Chickpeas or chana or chole - 1 bowl soaked overnight in water
  • Ginger and garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
  • Turmeric powder - 1/3 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Soak the chickpeas or chana overnight for atleast 7-8 hrs.
  2. Next day boil the chickpeas or chana or put it in cooker for 8-9 whistles.
  3. Take a pan and add 2 tablespoon oil. Let it heat for a minute and add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf. Let it crackle for 1 minute.
  4. Add the 1/2 onion chopped and let it fry for 5 minutes till it turns translucent.
  5. Add the onion paste and let it fry for about 5-10 minutes till it cooks well.
  6. Add the ginger garlic paste and let it cook well for about 5-6 minutes more.
  7. Add the chopped green chillies and tomato paste. Let it cook for another 8-9 minutes till it becomes soft.
  8. Start adding the dry masalas : salt, cumin powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala and let it cook for 2 minutes.
  9. Add the chole masala powder and let it cook for about 5-10 minutes till the masala leaves the oil in the pan.
  10. Add 1 -2 glass water as required in the masala and let it cook for 5 minutes.
  11. We can add the coriander leaves in it and have a good mix and let it boil for another 2 minutes.
  12. Add the chana or chickpeas into the masala. Give it a good mix and let it boil and cook well for about 10 minutes till the gravy becomes a little thick.
  13. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  14. Chole Masala is ready to be served with yummy poori or bathura or tandoori roti as per your wish.
  • Servings : 4-5
  • Ready in : 80 Minutes
  • Special Category : Healthy Food
  • Recipe Type : Dinner

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