Chole Masala

Ingredients

• •1 cup chole (chickpeas), soaked overnight
• •1 large onion, 2 tomatoes
• •1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• •1 tsp chole masala, ½ tsp red chilli, ½ tsp coriander, ¼ tsp turmeric
• •½ tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp oil, salt
• •1 tea bag (optional, for colour), coriander, lemon

Method

1. 1

   Pressure-cook soaked chole with 3 cups water, salt and tea bag for 5-6 whistles.

2. 2

   Heat oil, splutter cumin and bay leaf. Add onion and sauté till deep brown.

3. 3

   Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 1 min. Add tomato purée; cook till it leaves oil.

4. 4

   Add chole masala, red chilli, coriander and turmeric. Cook 1 min.

5. 5

   Add the cooked chole with water. Simmer 10 min. Mash a few beans.

6. 6

   Finish with coriander and lemon juice. Serve with roti or brown rice.