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Chole Masala


This is dhaba style recipe of chole which I like to have particularly with hot bhature’s. Even though I am a south Indian I love most of the Punjabi dishes which are rich in texture and flavor. This recipe is very easy to prepare specially for the bachelors who try their best to cook good food themselves. Also you can add this to your menu for the special guests and for the kitty parties.
I have also posted south Indian version of chana masala with grated coconut. If you are interested do check my chana masala recipe in my blog.



Prep time           Cook time          Total time
9 hrs                    30 min                9 hrs 30 min


Author: Home Chefs Cooking
Recipe type: North Indian
Cuisine: Punjabi
Serves: 2 to 3 Servings

Ingredients:

Chickpeas 1 cup
Onion 1, finely chopped
Tomatoes 2, finely chopped
Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp
Bay leaf 1
Cinnamon Stick 1 inch
Fennel seeds 1 tsp
Kashmiri red chilli powder 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder a pinch
Coriander Powder 1 tsp
Cumin Powder ½ tsp
Garam masala powder ½ tsp
Chole masala powder 1 tsp
Oil 3 tbsp
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Lemon juice ½ tsp
Water as required

Instructions:

1.Soak chickpeas overnight or for at least 8 hours and keep aside.

2.Heat a pressure cooker and add oil. When hot add bay leaf, cinnamon stick and crackle fennel seeds.

3.Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for few seconds till its raw smell goes off.  Also add finely chopped onions and fry till they softens.

4.Now it is time to add all the spice powders one by one and keep sauteing.

5.Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook till they are mushy and leaves oil from all the sides.

6.Add boiled chickpeas and mix very well. Also add salt as per taste and lemon juice.

7.Take 9 whistles in medium flame and then simmer for 5 minutes. Do not open the cooker immediately.  After 15 minutes open the cooker , mix again and serve.

8.This gravy is usually served along with poori, bhatura or phulka.








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