Methi Chole

Ingredients list for Methi Chole

• 1 medium bunch Fenugreek Leaves leaves separated
• 300 grams Chickpeas soaked overnight and pressure cooked
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 2-3 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2-3 Dried red chillies
• 1 tablespoon Garlic finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Ginger finely chopped
• 2 small Onions finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Green chilli paste
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder roasted
• 1 teaspoon Dried mango powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• to taste Salt
• 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
• 4 Indian gooseberry (amla) pieces, thinly sliced

Method

1. Roughly chop tomatoes and grind to a coarse purée. Heat oil in a non-stick kadai, add cumin seeds and dried red chillies and sauté till fragrant.
2. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for a minute. Add onions, mix well and sauté till the onions become light golden. Add fenugreek leaves and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
3. Add green chilli paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, roasted cumin powder, dried mango powder and garam masala powder and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add tomato purée and salt and mix well. Saute for 4-5 minutes or till the tomatoes become pulpy. Add chickpeas, mix well and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add coriander leaves and mix well. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with candied Indian gooseberry slices and serve hot.

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