Chole
Ingredients
- 800 grams Chickpeas - Canned
- 1 Onion - Sliced
- 6 tbsp Cooking oil
Spices
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cumin
- 1 1/2 tbsp Coriander
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 1/2 tsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 Lime - Juice
- 1/2 cup Water
- 75 grams Tomato paste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice the onion and mince the garlic. Keep the condiments together in a bowl so it’s easier to add them to the pot.
- Sauté the aromatics: Preheat a pot on medium-low heat. Drizzle the cooking oil, and then add the garlic and onion. Sauté the aromatics for three to four minutes, or until golden brown. Stir every thirty seconds to sauté the aromatics evenly.
- The Spices: Add the spices, herbs, and condiments, then toss to roast for about a minute. Add the condiments and stir to mix. Add more cooking oil if necessary. Also, add tomato sauce and tomato paste to the pot and stir to combine.
- Add the chickpea: Drain the water from the can of chickpeas, then add the chickpeas to the pot. Add half a cup of water and freshly squeezed lime juice, then simmer for twenty minutes with the lid closed. Serve the flavourful and tasty chole with freshly steamed basmati rice.