Chole Masala

Name: Chole Masala
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani Punjabi, Sindhi & Pashtun
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas; 1 green chili; 2 tsp salt; 2.5 cup water; 1 medium onion; 5 clove garlic; 3 cm ginger; 3 tbsp water; 3 tbsp oil; 1 tsp cumin seed; 2 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp cumin powder; 3 large tomatoes; 1 tsp garam masala

A Pakistani dish of chickpeas and tomatoes, seasoned with garam masala and chilli and simmered on the stove. It's finished with lemon slices.

45 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 25 min · Cook 20 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Soak gram overnight and pressure cook with rest of ingredients till done. Grind the paste with water.
2
Heat oil in a wok add cumin seeds. When they splutter add the ground paste and stir constantly till brown.
3
Add coriander,chilli and cumin powder. Add tomatoes and fry until oil seperates. Add cooked gram and garam masala.
4
Simmer for 5-10 minute. Garnish with lemon slices.
10 min