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Chole without Oil

Chole, or chana masala, is a popular North Indian dish made from chickpeas cooked in a flavorful tomato-based gravy. When made without oil, it's a lighter version that still packs all the traditional spices and flavors.

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Main Ingredients Chickpeas (kabuli chana), Green chilli
Cuisine Maharashtrian
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 11-15 minutes
Cook time 16-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Veg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpeas (kabuli chana) ,soaked
  • 3-4 green chillies
  • 1 inch ginger piece 
  • 4-5 garlic cloves 
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Drain the chickpeas, add three cups of fresh water and pressure-cook till done. Drain and refresh.
  2. Grind the green chillies, ginger and garlic to a coarse paste using a little water.
  3. Heat a non stick pan add cumin seed and sauté till it changes colour.
  4. Add green chilli-ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute.
  5. Add tomato puree, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt and fry for a few minutes or till the ghee leaves the masala.
  6. Add chickpeas and stir gently. Cover and allow simmering on low heat for five to six minutes.
  7. Serve hot.
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