Name: Chole Masala Curry – North Indian Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup (soaked overnight) Chickpeas; 2 cups (for cooking) Water; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 2 tbsp MANTRA peanut oil; 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (jeera); 1/2 tsp Carom seeds; 1 (finely chopped) Onion; 5 cloves (finely chopped) Garlic; 1 tbsp (grated) Ginger; 3 (finely chopped) Tomatoes; 1 tsp Red chilli powder; 1 tsp Garam masala or Chole masala; to taste Salt; for garnish Fresh coriander

Recipe Summary

A flavorful and aromatic North Indian chickpea curry, perfect to be served with hot poori. This recipe guides you through soaking, cooking, and preparing a rich tomato-onion gravy with traditional spices to create a hearty and delicious meal.

All Ingredients - For Chickpeas

Chickpeas 1 cup (soaked overnight)
Water 2 cups (for cooking)
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

All Ingredients - For Chole Masala

MANTRA peanut oil 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds (jeera) 1/2 tsp
Carom seeds 1/2 tsp
Onion 1 (finely chopped)
Garlic 5 cloves (finely chopped)
Ginger 1 tbsp (grated)
Tomatoes 3 (finely chopped)
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Garam masala or Chole masala 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander for garnish

⚠ Contains Allergens

peanuts

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Chickpeas

Clean 1 cup of chickpeas and soak them overnight in water.

Step 2: Cook Chickpeas

Drain the soaked chickpeas, add 2 cups of fresh water and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Pressure cook until the chickpeas are soft and cooked (approximately 5-6 whistles or 15-20 minutes).

Step 3: Heat Oil & Spices

Heat a pan with 2 tbsp of MANTRA peanut oil. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and 1/2 tsp carom seeds. Let them crackle for a few seconds.

Step 4: Sauté Onions

Add 1 finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5: Add Ginger & Garlic

Add 5 finely chopped garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Sauté nicely for 2-3 minutes until aromatic and lightly browned.

Step 6: Cook Tomatoes

Add 3 finely chopped tomatoes to the pan and sauté until they become mushy and the oil starts to separate, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 7: Add Dry Spices

Add 1 tsp red chilli powder and 1 tsp garam masala (or chole masala). Mix well with the tomato-onion base for about 1 minute.

Step 8: Combine with Chickpeas

Add the cooked chickpeas along with their cooking liquid to the pan. Mix well to combine with the masala.

Step 9: Season & Simmer

Add salt to taste and mix thoroughly. Close the pan with a lid and let it simmer for a few minutes (3-5 minutes) to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10: Final Stir & Garnish

Open the lid and stir again. Garnish with fresh coriander and mix gently.

Step 11: Serve

Serve the hot chole masala curry with poori and enjoy.

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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For Chickpeas

All Ingredients - For Chole Masala

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Chickpeas

Step 2: Cook Chickpeas

Step 3: Heat Oil & Spices

Step 4: Sauté Onions

Step 5: Add Ginger & Garlic

Step 6: Cook Tomatoes

Step 7: Add Dry Spices

Step 8: Combine with Chickpeas

Step 9: Season & Simmer

Step 10: Final Stir & Garnish

Step 11: Serve

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