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Chole (Chickpea Stew)


  • Author: priya's mashups
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 50
  • Total Time: 60
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Onions, tomatoes, green chilies, ginger-garlic and chickpeas are tossed with Indian spices and simmered into a tangy, zesty stew.  It’s classically paired with chalupa-like fried bread but is equally compatible with rice or other breads.


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Ingredients

1 15 oz. can of chickpeas, washed and drained

2 tbsp. oil

1 cup onions, diced small

1 cup tomatoes, diced small

2 green chilies, chopped finely (4 green chilies for a spicier version)

1 tbsp. ginger paste

1 tbsp. garlic paste

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp. anardana seeds (optional)

2 cardamom pods

2 cloves

2 tsp. chana masala

1 tsp. ground turmeric

1 tsp. Kashmiri red chili

1/2 tsp. chaat masala

Salt to taste (3/4-1 tsp.)

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped


Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a deep bottomed pan on med. heat for 2 mins.
  2. Toss in all the whole spices: 1 bay leaf, 2 cardamom pods, 2 cloves and 1/2 tsp. anardana seeds.  Cook for 2 mins.
  3. Add 1 tbsp. each of ginger and garlic paste.  Saute for 30 secs. to 1 min.
  4. Slide in 3/4 cup onions and 1 green chili.  Cook for 2 mins. until onions are softened.
  5. Add the following masalas: 1 tsp. each of turmeric, Kashmiri red chili and chana masala plus 1/2 tsp. salt.  Stir to coat the onions evenly with the spices.
  6. Add 2-3 tbsp. water and cook for 3-4 mins.
  7. Toss in 1/2 cup tomatoes and continue cooking, another 4-5 mins. until onions are soft and mushy.
  8. Mash with a hand masher or back of spoon.
  9. Add 1 1/2 cups of water and simmer for 10 mins.
  10. Strain the onion-tomato mixture, keeping the water and the pulp (onions, tomatoes, green chili, whole spices) separate.  Remove the bay leaf from the pulp.
  11. Blend the pulp with 1/2 cup chickpeas and 1/2 cup water.  Process to a smooth paste/puree.  Add more water if necessary.
  12. In the same deep bottomed pan, add 1 tbsp. oil.  Toss in the rest of the onions (1/4 cup), tomatoes (1/2 cup) and green chili.  Add rest of the masalas: 1 tsp. chana masala and 1/2 tsp. chaat masala.  Stir to mix everything evenly for 30 secs. to 1 min.
  13. Add the onion-tomato chickpea puree, the strained liquid and rest of the chickpeas.
  14. Turn the heat up to med. high, cover and cook for 20-25 mins. until the stew is at the desired consistency.
  15. Taste and add salt to taste (approximately 1/4-1/2 tsp.).
  16. Turn off the stove and garnish with the chopped cilantro.
  17. Serve with hot Bhatura!

  • Category: Street Food
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 127
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 577
  • Fat: 5.9
  • Saturated Fat: 0.6
  • Carbohydrates: 15.8
  • Fiber: 4.7
  • Protein: 4.3
  • Cholesterol: 0

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