Chole

From Burden's Landing

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