Chhole Masala

Most likely everyone who tried Indian food, knows and loves Chhole, in different forms and with different servings. Most popular way of having Chhole is, North Indian style with Bhatura. Chhole is prepared traditionally with Soaked Chikpeas but here's my recipe, using which enitre dish is prepared in 90 mins,

Ingredients

- 1 Cup Chhole (Chickpeas), Oil, Cumin Seeds
- Whole Garam Masala ~ Cardamom, Cinnamon & Cloves
- Turmeric Powder, Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Chhole Masala
- Onion, Tomato Puree, Ginger-Garlic Paste, Green Chili, Lemon, Salt

Recipe ~

- If Chickpeas not soaked overnight, boil the Chickpeas in Microwave for 2 mins, and let it seat for 1 Hr.
- Pressure cook Chickpeas with a bag of tea leaves, until 5-6 whistles. Tea leaves enhances the color.


- In a pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds, whole garam masala and onion; saute until onion turns brown.
- Mix turmeric powder, chilli and ginger-garlic paste; mix it and saute for 2 more mins.
- The add tomato puree and cook it until the oil starts separating the curry.


- Now, add chhole masala, chilli powder, coriander powder, lemon and salt to taste.
- Finally, add Chhole to the curry and cook it for 5 more mins, if needed add water to adjust curry.


Enjoy the Chhole with Bhatura and/or Jira Rice !!