A flavorful and aromatic Punjabi dish made with chickpeas and spices.
Ingredients
Bhuna Masala Ingredients
- 1tbspcumin seeds
- 2tbspchana masala
- 1tbspdegi mirch powder
- 1/2tspred chilli powder
- 4onion, roughly chopped
- 4green chilli, coarsely crushed
- 1inginger, coarsely crushed
- 10clovegarlic, coarsely crushed
- 4tomato, pureed
- 2tbspdesi ghee
Chickpeas
- 350gchickpeas, soaked overnight
- 50gBengal gram dal
Spice Water
- 2cupwater
- 2bay leaf
- 5cloves
- 1incinnamon stick
- 1tbspcarom seeds (ajwain)
- 10black peppercorns
- 2tbspblack tea
How to make Punjabi Chole
Bhuna Masala
Heat ghee in a pan.
Add cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, and green chilli mix. Cook for a while.
Add onions and cook until light golden.
Add tomato puree and dry spices. Cook until oil leaves the sides.
Chickpeas
Soak chickpeas and Bengal gram dal overnight.
In the morning, strain the water and add fresh water and salt to taste.
Pressure cook for 5-6 whistles.
Spice Water
Take water and add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon stick, carom seeds, black peppercorns, and black tea.
Boil the mixture.
Final Steps
Add the bhuna masala and strained spice water to the boiled chickpeas.
Pressure cook for 5 whistles.
Garnish with garam masala and coriander leaves.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the chickpeas are soaked overnight for the best texture.
Adjust the spice levels according to your taste preference.
Preeti Kalia
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