Chickpea Chole
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 1/3 cup grapeseed oil
- 1 lb (16 oz) dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, drained, and rinsed
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/2 cinnamon stick, broken in half
- 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Large pinch of curry leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic-ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 3 cups water
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the cloves, cinnamon, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Cook while stirring for 2 minutes.
Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the turmeric and cook, covered, until the onion is fried and golden, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes and ginger-garlic paste and mix well. Put the cover back and cook for 5-6 minutes.
Add the chickpeas, salt, ground red pepper, and stir well. Add water, cover, and cook until the chickpeas are tender, between 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add the garam masala and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh cilantro. Serve over rice or any other grain, and top with more fresh cilantro, or scoop up with some naan. Bon appétit!
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