Chatpate Chole

This delicious dish comes from Punjab region of Northern India. It is delicious served with any of the Indian breads like Bhatura, Poori, Nan, Tandoori Roti, Chapatti and Plain Parathas.

Preparation Time: 20 mins                       Cooking Time: 25-30 mins

Serve: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup kabuli chana (white chick peas), soaked overnight


• 1 tea bag or tsp tea leaves , tied in a muslin cloth (optional)


• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)


• 1 onion, finely chopped


• 12 mm (1/2") piece of ginger (adrak), grated


• 2 cloves of garlic (lehsun), grated


• 2 tsp chole masala


• 2 tsp chilli powder


• 2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)


• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)


• 1 tbsp coriander (dhania) powder


• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder


• 2 tbsp oil


• salt to taste

For serving

• 1 onion, sliced


• 4 lemon wedges

Method

1. Pressure cook the Kabuli chana with the tea bag for 3 whistles until they are soft .


2. Drain and keep aside. Discard the tea bag.


3. Heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the onion, ginger and garlic and sauté till the onion is golden brown.


4. Add the chole masala, chilli powder, amchur, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin seed powder and salt and sauté for another minute.


5. Add the Kabuli chana and 1 cup of water and mix well.


6. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.


7. Serve hot with batura or rice.