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RCI-VG.004.0003.001

Masaledaar chole

Indian cuisine (Chickpeas in spicy gravy) See also: Cholley

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • chickpeas
    1 cup
  • cooking oil
    2 tbsp
  • onion (finely chopped)
    1 unit
  • tomato (medium chopped)
    1 unit
  • chilli powder
    1 teaspoon
  • .5 teaspoon Madras curry powder
    1 unit
  • .25 teaspoon garam masala
    0 unit
  • .25 teaspoon turmeric powder
    0 unit
  • garlic paste
    1 teaspoon
  • ginger paste
    1 teaspoon
  • Salt to taste
    1 unit
  • Cilantro
    for garnishing
    1 unit

Method

1
Soak the chickpeas overnight in water.
2
Pressure cook the chickpeas till its boiled (3 whistles).
3
In a cooking vessel pour the cooking oil and heat it.
4
Add the onions and sauté till its golden brown.
5
Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala and Madras curry powder.
6
After this add the tomatoes, ginger and garlic paste and stir for approx 1 min.
7
Now add the boiled chickpeas and some water.
8
Add salt to taste. Cook for approx 10 minutes on a medium flame.
9
Garnish with cilantro and serve with chapattis or paratha.