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Friday, July 17, 2009

Punjabi Chole

Ingredients:
  • Kabuli Chana/ Garbanzo Beans
  • Onions-2
  • Tomatoes-2
  • Ginger Garlic paste-1Tspn
  • Elaichie/Cardamom-2
  • Chakka/Cinamon
  • Lavanga/Cloves-3
  • Jeera-2Tspns
  • Red Chillie Powder
  • Turmeric
  • Salt
  • Garam Masala
  • Tea Powder
Procedure:
  • Soak the chana over night and boil them in a pressure cooker for 3 whistles and let it simmer for 30 mins on a very low flame--this will make the chana soft and not mushy
  • In a pan take some oil add jeera and onions--cut into thin slices not a paste
  • once the onions turn gloden brown add ginger garlic paste and let it fry for some time
  • Add the tomato peices and fry till the tomato pieces are well cooked..the colore should become deep red
  • Add salt,red chillie powder , turmeric and Garam masala
  • Now add the boiled Chana along with the water
  • in an other pot add a cup of water and 5-6 tspns of tea powder and make a de-caution
  • Add this de-caution to the chana and let it simmer for 10-15 mins or till the deep brown color is seen
  • Punjabi Chole is ready to eat along with Lacha Paratha!!!!

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