Chole

Curried chickpeas. Often served with delicious bhatura.

Recipe

Adapted from all of the recipes below.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas
• Equal parts garlic (~2 cloves) and ginger
• 2-3 tbsp chole masala (see below)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp coriander
• 1 tbsp red chile
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• Chopped tomato
• Chopped green chiles
• Chopped cilantro
• Salt
• Oil

To experiment:

• Pinch of asafetida
• 2 tsp mango powder
• 1 tablespoon gram flour (Besan)
• 1 large tomato
• Curry leaves

Chole Masala

• Bay leaf
• Mustard seeds
• Cumin
• Coriander
• Cloves
• Red chilis
• Peppercorn
• Anaardana (pomegranate) seeds

Could also use cardamom, cinnamon, and fennel.

Directions

• Cook the chickpeas in a pressure cooker (!) until soft. Could add a pinch of baking soda and a tea bag (for color).
• Sautee the onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and chiles.
• Add the spice.
• Add the chickpeas and water.
• Simmer.
• Add mango powder (amchur).
• Garnish with cilantro, and serve with sliced onions and lime.

See Also

• Chola (Chana Masala)
• Chole Bhature
• Chole Bhatura
• Punjabi Chole Recipe
• Punjabi Chole
• Punjabi Chole (Chan Masala)
• Chole (chickpea curry)