Punjabi Chole Recipe
PREPARATION TIME: 8 hours (soaking)
Serves: 4
COOKING TIME : 45 MIN
Recipe Benefits
FLAVOURY
DELICIOUS
AROMATIC
INGREDIENTS
For the Chole:-
- 1 cup (200g) chickpeas (soaked overnight or for at least 8 hours)
- 4 cups water (for boiling)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 black tea bag (optional, for a deep color)
For the Gravy :-
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped or puréed
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 3 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1/4 cup fresh yogurt (optional, for richness)
- Avitri Spices DIY Chole Masala Kit
For Garnish:-
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- Lemon wedges
- Sliced onions (optional)
1. Boil the Chickpeas:
- Drain the soaked chickpeas and rinse well.
- Add them to a pressure cooker with 4 cups of water, salt, and the tea bag (if using).
- Cook for 6-8 whistles or until the chickpeas are tender. Set aside. If using an open
pot, simmer for 45-60 minutes until soŌ.
2. Prepare the Masala Base:
- Heat oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Stir in the tomatoes and cook until the oil separates, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the Chole Masala:
- Open the Avitri Spices DIY Chole Masala Kit and add the spice mix to the pan.
- Sauté for 1-2 minutes to release the spices' aroma.
4. Combine and Simmer:
- Add the boiled chickpeas along with the cooking water (remove the tea bag if used).
Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- For a creamy texture, mash a few chickpeas with the back of a ladle.
- (Optional) Add yogurt and mix well for extra richness.
5. Taste and Adjust:
- Check for seasoning and adjust salt or spices as needed.
6. Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
- Accompany with fluffy Bhature, Jeera Rice, or warm Naan. Add lemon wedges and
sliced onions on the side for extra zing.
- For added flavor, drizzle with a teaspoon of ghee or buƩer before serving.
- To elevate the dish, you can add a pinch of garam masala or dry mango powder (amchur) just
before turning off the heat.
- Enjoy your homemade restaurant-style Chole, bursting with authentic flavors, thanks to the Avitri
Spices DIY Chole Masala Kit!
PREPARATION TIME: 8 hours (soaking) Serves: 4COOKING TIME : 45 MINRecipe Benefits
FLAVOURY
DELICIOUS
AROMATIC
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup (200g) chickpeas (soaked overnight or for at least 8 hours)
- 4 cups water (for boiling)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 black tea bag (optional, for a deep color)
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped or puréed
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 3 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1/4 cup fresh yogurt (optional, for richness)
- Avitri Spices DIY Chole Masala Kit
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- Lemon wedges
- Sliced onions (optional)
For the Chole:-
For the Gravy :-
For Garnish:-
1. Boil the Chickpeas:
- Drain the soaked chickpeas and rinse well.
- Add them to a pressure cooker with 4 cups of water, salt, and the tea bag (if using).
- Cook for 6-8 whistles or until the chickpeas are tender. Set aside. If using an open pot, simmer for 45-60 minutes until soŌ.
- Heat oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Stir in the tomatoes and cook until the oil separates, about 5-7 minutes.
- Open the Avitri Spices DIY Chole Masala Kit and add the spice mix to the pan.
- Sauté for 1-2 minutes to release the spices' aroma.
- Add the boiled chickpeas along with the cooking water (remove the tea bag if used). Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- For a creamy texture, mash a few chickpeas with the back of a ladle.
- (Optional) Add yogurt and mix well for extra richness.
- Check for seasoning and adjust salt or spices as needed.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
- Accompany with fluffy Bhature, Jeera Rice, or warm Naan. Add lemon wedges and sliced onions on the side for extra zing.
2. Prepare the Masala Base:
3. Add the Chole Masala:
4. Combine and Simmer:
5. Taste and Adjust:
6. Garnish and Serve:
- For added flavor, drizzle with a teaspoon of ghee or buƩer before serving.
- To elevate the dish, you can add a pinch of garam masala or dry mango powder (amchur) just before turning off the heat.
- Enjoy your homemade restaurant-style Chole, bursting with authentic flavors, thanks to the Avitri Spices DIY Chole Masala Kit!