Chole (Chickpea Curry)

AuthorJulia ForesekCategory, DifficultyIntermediate
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins
 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 1 large onion, finely chopped
 2 tomatoes, pureed
 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
 2 green chilies, slit (adjust to taste)
 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
 1 teaspoon coriander powder
 1 teaspoon cumin powder
 1-2 teaspoons garam masala
 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
 1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder) or tamarind paste
 Salt to taste
 Water, as needed
 Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
1

Prepare the Ingredients:

Heat oil in a large pot or kadai. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking until the raw smell disappears.
Add the pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates from the masala.

2

Cook the Chickpeas:

Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, red chili powder, and amchur or tamarind paste to the masala mixture. Cook for a minute until the spices are fragrant.
Incorporate the chickpeas, ensuring they're well coated with the masala. Season with salt.
Add water to achieve the desired curry consistency. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

3

Garnish and Serve:

Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with rice, bhature, roti, or naan.

Ingredients

 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 1 large onion, finely chopped
 2 tomatoes, pureed
 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
 2 green chilies, slit (adjust to taste)
 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
 1 teaspoon coriander powder
 1 teaspoon cumin powder
 1-2 teaspoons garam masala
 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
 1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder) or tamarind paste
 Salt to taste
 Water, as needed
 Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

Directions

1

Prepare the Ingredients:

Heat oil in a large pot or kadai. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking until the raw smell disappears.
Add the pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates from the masala.

2

Cook the Chickpeas:

Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, red chili powder, and amchur or tamarind paste to the masala mixture. Cook for a minute until the spices are fragrant.
Incorporate the chickpeas, ensuring they're well coated with the masala. Season with salt.
Add water to achieve the desired curry consistency. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

3

Garnish and Serve:

Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with rice, bhature, roti, or naan.

Notes

Chole (Chickpea Curry)
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