Ingredients

Chickpeas -1 1/4 cup

Tomato-2  1/2 medium

Onion-2 medium

Ginger-medium piece

Garlic-4-5 cloves

Cumin seeds-1/2tsp

Kasurimethi leaves-3/4tsp

Garam masala-1tsp

Coriander Powder-1tbsp

Chilli Powder-1tsp

Turmeric Powder-1/4tsp

Salt-to taste

Black Salt-1/4tsp

Dry red chilli-1

Cloves-3

Cardamom -2

Vegetable Oil-1tbsp (opt)

Water-4-5 cups

Coriander leaves –

Lemon Juice-1tbsp

Method

Wash and soak chick peas overnight or minimum 5 hours..

Drain them and keep aside ..

In a blender add onion cubes,tomato cubes,ginger,garlic ,cumin seeds,kasuri methi,all powders ,salts along with some water and make a very fine paste..

Add this paste to the chick peas along with dry red chilli(pieces) ,cloves and cardamom  and oil …

Add water and mix well and cook in medium flame … 6-7 whistle or till done ..

When the pressure settles down open the cooker and check whether its well cooked or not ..

Then check the salt and add if needed ..

Now cook this chole in medium heat till the oil separates ..

Finally add lemon juice and sprinkle some coriander leaves …

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped onion and coriander leaves .

Serve with roti ,rice etc…

So how is this simple recipe ..Anyone can cook this with out sauting ,spending time in the kitchen for long ..

Bachelor’s ,Busy moms ….    So what r u waiting for ..Try this curry and let me know …

And plz don’t forget to share with ur friends also 🙂

Note : The amount of chilli powder and lemon juice r depending upon u ..So adjust according to ur taste ..

Love

🙂

Veena