Spicy Chole

Chole are one of my favorites, and there is nothing like my elder sister's spicy chole with hot pooris. 

Here's a mouthwatering chole recipe straight from Kausers kitchen.

Hope you like it.

 

 

 

Ingredients :

1. Chick peas (kabuli chana) - 250 grams
2. Onions - 2 finely (chopped)
3. Tomatoes - 2 (chopped)
4. Boiled potatoes - 1/4 cup (diced)
5. Green Chillies - 2-4 (chopped)
6. Coriander - 1 cup (finely chopped)
7. Mint leaves - 1/2 cup
8. Red chilli powder - 2 1/2 tsp
9. Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp
10. Salt - to taste
11. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
12. Chole masala - 3 tsp
13. Black pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
14. Coriander powder - 1/2 tbsp
15. Teabag / tealeaves tied in a muslin cloth -   1
16. Oil - 2 tbsp
17. Water - as needed

 

 

 

Method :

1. Wash and soak the chickpeas in enough water overnight. 
2. Drain chickpeas and put in pressure cooker.
3. Add enough water, little salt, turmeric powder and teabag / tealeaves tied in muslin cloth. 
4. Pressure cook until soft and completely cooked. 
5. Drain and discard the teabag.
6. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions, fry till they become transparent.
7. Add ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder and mix well.
8. Now add chopped tomatoes, boiled potatoes, chopped coriander, mint leaves, green chillies and saute.
9. Cook for a few minutes, then add the boiled chick peas and a little water according to the consistency of the gravy you want.
10. Simmer and cook for another 5-6 minutes till the chick peas absorb all the flavors.
11. Garnish with fresh coriander and chopped onions.
12. Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice and serve hot with pooris / bhaturas.

                  

                  Enjoy and Good luck :)

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