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Punjabi Chole
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Punjabi Chole

Hearty chickpeas simmered with onion, tomato and our Garam Masala — a warming North Indian classic.

Prep10 mins
Cook40 mins
Total50 mins
Serves4
LevelEasy

How to cook it

  1. Heat ghee in a heavy pan and sauté onions until deep golden.
  2. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli powder; toast for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in pureed tomato and cook until the oil separates, around 5–6 minutes.
  5. Add chickpeas with a splash of water; simmer for 15–20 minutes until thickened.
  6. Finish with garam masala and salt to taste.
  7. Garnish with coriander and serve with Basmati rice or bhature.

Chef’s note

A pinch of dried mango powder (amchoor) at the end gives that distinctive tangy edge.

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