Ingredients for Chole Recipe (Indian Snacks Recipes)

Chick Peas (Kabuli Chana): 1 can
Tomato: 1 large , sliced
Tomato: 1 medium, chopped
Onions: 2 large
Green chillies: 4-5
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp.
Coriander: 1 1/2 tbsp. chopped
Ginger : 1 large peice of
Garlic: 3-4 large flakes
Oil: 2-3 tbsp for frying
Bay leaves: 2
Cinammon sticks: 1-2
Cloves: 2-3
Red chilli powder: 1 1/2 tsp.
Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder: 2 tsp
Garam masala: 1/2 tsp
Punjabi chole masala: 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method of Preparing Chole

1. Soak chick peas in water overnight. Then pressure cook them until tender. And keep aside.
2. Grind the large tomato, one onion, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, green chillies, cloves and cinammon to make a smooth paste using very little water.
3. Now slice the other onion.
4. Heat the oil and add bay leaves to it.
5. After a few seconds, add the sliced onion and fry until it becomes light brown. Now add the tomato paste to it and fry on medium heat for some time.
6. Add chili powder, turmeric and coriander powder to it and fry for 1 minute.
7. Add coriander leaves and the chopped tomato. And fry for 5 minutes.
8. Now add the peas with water (in which it was cooked) and salt to taste.
9. Add water to make a thick gravy. Now add garam masala and punjabi chole masala and mix well. Keep it on low heat and let it come to a boil. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.