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    Chole Masala

    Chole masala is dominant dish in India, Pakistan and take out menus; and every home varies in the adaptation of this popular vegetarian dish. The chickpea dish can be served dry, or in a curry sauce, served at any time of the day, and can include chicken or potatoes. With each rendition, the essentials of the dish stay the same, chickpeas or *chole* simmered with tomatoes, onions and spices that are crave-worthy. While this recipe may not be traditional, it is delicious.
    Time
    Spice
    Serves

    1 hr

    Medium

    Two

    Calories
    Carbs
    Fiber
    Fat
    Protein

    800

    137g

    38g

    12g

    41g

    Ingredients

    1 onion
    2 thai chilis
    6 sprigs cilantro
    4 cloves garlic
    1 in piece of ginger
    1 cup pureed tomatoes
    2 cups canned or frozen chickpeas
    2 tsp garam masala
    1/2 tsp cumin seed
    1/2 tsp coriander seed
    1 tsp turmeric
    1 tsp yellow mustard seed
    1 cardamom pod
    1/4 tsp cayenne
    1/4 tsp amchoor, dried mango powder
    cream for garnish

    Equipment

    stockpot
    blender

    Preparation

    Finely slice the onions.
    Place a stockpot on medium heat. Once the pot is hot, add the cumin, coriander, yellow mustard and cardamom pod. Toast the spices for two minutes.
    Assemble the curry paste by transfering the spices to a blender along with the ginger, garlic, turmeric, garam masala, cayenne, thai chili, and 1 c of water. Puree until smooth.
    Coat the bottom of the stockpot with oil or butter and return to medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and sauté until they are tender.
    Add the chickpeas to the pot along with the curry paste. Cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes.
    Add the tomato puree and amchoor, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
    Serve the channa masala with cream. Accent the plate with cilantro leaves.

    Tags: gluten free, indian, vegetarian

    Categories: recipe

    Updated: January 16, 2017

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