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Indian Amritsari Chole Recipe

A delicious and spicy chickpea curry from the Indian city of Amritsar.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Chickpeas soaked overnight
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 large Onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium Tomatoes pureed
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 cups Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Soak chickpeas overnight. Drain and rinse.
  2. 2. In a pressure cooker, add chickpeas, water, and a pinch of salt. Cook until soft.
  3. 3. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  5. 5. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
  6. 6. Add tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates.
  7. 7. Add cooked chickpeas and garam masala. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. 8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Chickpea Curry, Chole, Indian Cuisine
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