Sabse Aasaan Chole Recipe – Punjabi Style
Main Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients
For Tadka (Tempering)
For Garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prepare the Chickpea Mixture
In a bowl, combine the boiled chickpeas, dahi (yogurt), red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, chola masala, salt, and pink salt. Mix well to coat the chickpeas evenly with the spices.
Chop Vegetables
Finely chop the onion, green chillies, tomato, and the garlic cloves. Keep them ready for mixing.
Combine with Fresh Vegetables
Add the finely chopped onion, green chillies, tomato, and garlic to the spiced chickpea mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Prepare the Tadka (Tempering)
Heat cooking oil in a small pan (tadka pan) over medium heat. Once hot, add jeera (cumin seeds) and hing (asafoetida). Let them splutter for about . Then add a pinch of red chili powder, turmeric powder, and kasuri methi to the hot oil. Stir quickly for .
Add Tadka and Cook
Immediately pour the hot tadka over the chickpea and vegetable mixture. Mix everything well. Transfer the entire mixture to a larger pan or kadai and cook on medium heat for , stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the mixture thickens slightly.
Garnish and Serve
Once cooked, transfer the chole to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and red onion rings. Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.
Before You Cook
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No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Asafoetida (hing)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder + 1/4 tsp onion powder
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Variations
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- Add a pinch of amchurCustomise
Add a pinch of amchur (dry mango powder) for a tangier taste.
- Garnish with fresh ginger juliennesCustomise
Garnish with fresh ginger juliennes for an extra zing.
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