Chole Masala is a delicious North Indian delicacy made with chickpeas and cooked in spicy gravy. Chickpeas are high in fiber and a very good source of protein specially for vegetarians. Other than their nutritional benefits chickpeas are really awesome for your taste buds.
Check out quick and easy way to make Chole masala Curry through this video:
I have used some home grounded masalas to enhance the taste. Click here to check out the recipe for Garam masala. So, sharing a delicious side-dish which you can serve with rice or flat bread.
Chole Masala Recipe
A delicious curry made with chickpeas and blends of spices which can be served with rice or roti.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas - 1 cup
- 3 Tomatoes (Finely chopped)
- 1 big onion (finely chopped)
- grated ginger - 1 tbsp
- Finely chopped Garlic - 2 tbsp
- Carom seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Garam masala or Chole masala - 1 tsp
- Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
- Idhayam Mantra Groundnut oil - 2 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
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Soak chickpeas in water for minimum 6 hours or overnight.
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Drain the water and cook chickpeas with 2 cups water in a pressure cooker and cook till its soft. You should be able to mash chickpea between your fingers.
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Heat oil in a pan and when it's warm, add cumin seeds, carom seeds.
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When cumin seeds crackle , add garlic, ginger and onion.
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When the onions are translucent, add chopped tomatoes to it. Stir-Fry it for few minutes till the tomatoes are nicely cooked, mashed and oil starts leaving on the sides.
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Now add cooked chickpeas, garam masala, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix it well.
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If you feel the gravy is too dry add more water. Close the pan and let the chickpeas cook in the spices for few minutes. Keep stirring in between.
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Now transfer it into a bowl and garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot with jeera rice or poori.
Yum
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Thank yo so much for this recipe. I'm a very strict vegetarian and I love chickpeas. Looks yummy too 🙂
This looks incredible. I love chickpeas. Do you make all the recipes that you post and do you take all of the photographs?
yes Melodi. each recipe has been cooked by me, photographed and then I write the recipe and upload on my blog 🙂
This sounds so delicious. I only recently obtained an obsession with curry and I cannot get enough. Will have to try this out!
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we use alot of chickpeas in puerto rican dishes, i am a big fan! xo, jess @ dreamingofleaving.com
This looks really delicious!!! I bet it smells wonderful too. I love curry.
My fav:-) looks yum
How delicious! Here is a new recipe to be added to my favorite chickpeas recipes! This is to die for, Priya!I just have one question dear, if
Thank you Hadia. It is one of my favourite. Do try and share your feedback 🙂
Dear do you think doubling the amount of cumin would be o.k In case I could not find the carom seeds?
You can avoid carom seeds. I usually add carom seeds as it helps in digestion and enhances flavour too 🙂
E cel mai bun text despre Chole Masala. Tineti-o tot asa!
thank you 🙂
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say wonderful blog!
Thank you 🙂