Chole (Chickpea Curry)
Chole is a popular dish from the Indian subcontinent, especially in the northern regions. It is made with cooked chickpeas, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and various spices, such as garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Chole is often served with flatbread, such as naan or bhatura, and garnished with cilantro, onion, and lemon. It is a nutritious and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.
Category: Mains
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Equipment
| Food processor | |
| Saucepan |
Ingredients
| Serrano pepper | |
| Cloves garlic | |
| Ginger | |
| Onion | |
| Canola oil | |
| Ground coriander | |
| Cumin | |
| Turmeric | |
| Diced tomatoes | |
| Salt | |
| Canned chickpeas | |
| Garam Masala | |
| Cilantro |
Instructions
Pulse serrano, garlic and ginger in a food processor until minced. Scrape down the sides and pulse again. Add onion; pulse until finely chopped, but not watery.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add coriander, cumin and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Pulse tomatoes in the food processor until finely chopped. Add to the pan along with salt. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add chickpeas and garam masala, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more. Serve topped with cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition
| Serving size: | 421.5 |
| Energy: | 490.5 |
| Ratio: | 1.2 |
| Carbohydrate: | 40.8 |
| Fat: | 25.4 |
| Protein: | 27.0 |
| Saturated fat: | 3.3 |
| Sodium: | 1628.4 |
| Sugar: | 7.5 |