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.