Punjabi Chole (Chole Masala)

Name: Punjabi Chole (Chole Masala)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani Punjabi, Sindhi & Pashtun
Ingredients: 1.25 cup white chickpeas; 2 large tomatoes; 1 large onion; 2 tsp chole garam masala powder; 1 tsp garam masala powder; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp amchur powder; 1 tsp cumin seed; 0.5 tsp ginger; cilantro; salt; oil

Chickpeas, tomatoes and coriander cooked in a pan and spiced with garam masala and chilli for a Pakistani dish.

40 min · Serves 3 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
1.Soak white chickpeas in enough water for 6-8 hours.Drain the water and pressure cook till soft not mushy.Keep aside.
480 min
2
2.Heat a kadai and add2 teaspoons oil to it.Add cumin seeds,green chillies and temper.Next add ginger,sliced onions and saute till golden.
3
3.Add the tomato puree,salt,chole masala,garam masala,chilli powder and mix well.Let it cook for 10 minutes.
10 min
4
4.Add the cooked chick peas and add 1/4 cup water.Cook till all the gravy is absorbed. 5.Garnish with cilantro leaves,add amchur powder and. 6.serve hot.