Chole Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chole Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Chickpeas
Rinse the dried chickpeas under running water. Soak them in enough water for at least 8 hours or overnight to soften.
- 2
Cook the Chickpeas
Drain the soaked chickpeas and place them in a pressure cooker with 3 cups of water. Cook on high pressure for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Release the pressure and set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Heat Oil
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
- 4
- 5
Add Ginger-Garlic Paste
Stir in 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Incorporate Tomatoes
Add 1 cup of pureed tomatoes and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the oil separates from the mixture.
- 7
Add Spices
Mix in the slit green chili, 2 tablespoons of chole masala, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds. Stir well to combine.
- 8
Combine Chickpeas
Add the cooked chickpeas to the pot and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture.
- 9
Simmer
Pour in 1 cup of water (adjust for desired consistency) and season with salt to taste. Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- 10
Garnish
Once done, garnish the chole with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
