I Can't Wait for Chole

"A nice spicy Indian chickpea recipe. I know, I know. The beans come from a can. Yeah, yeah. But I was so hungry, and I was in a hurry! Remember this little dish the next time you're short on time, too! To serve as a vegetarian main dish, increase the quantity. Reheats well, too."
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • In large saucepan over medium heat, heat cumin seeds, bay leaf and cinnamon until very fragrant, swirling around to prevent burning.
  • Add ginger and garlic, cooking until the smell of those fills the air, then add onions.
  • Saute onions, stirring frequently, and adding drops of water to prevent sticking, until they are translucent.
  • Add the tomatoes, coriander, turmeric, salt, and cayenne.
  • Check for seasoning, adding more as you prefer.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add garbanzo beans (chickpeas), cover, and reduce heat.
  • Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in garam masala and lemon juice just before serving.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro if you desire.
  • Serve with rice, or Indian breads or pitas (breads are best warmed on a hot griddle).

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Reviews

  1. I made this for lunch this afternoon. I scaled it down to 2 servings. I can't thank you enough for this recipe. Reasons:- 1. Without even a drop of oil, I could never imagine cooking chole, this recipe did the unbelievable and the dish was liked by all at the lunch table. This is good for those of us who are trying to cut down on fat in our food. 2. This was ready really quick. I suggest you title it 'Instant Chole Without A Drop Of Oil". 3. This recipe uses minimum masala powders which is again very good. I'll be making this very often from now onwards. My mom, dad, even my picky eater brother and me, we all THANK YOU SO MUCH for this flavourful no-oil chole sabzi. Thanks!
     
  2. Great flavors in this recipe. I used the full teaspoon of garam masala and had to use cayenne because I don't know what reshampatti chili powder is so I am pretty sure I don't have it. I served this as a main dish for me and my husband. We thought is tasted so delicious and will definitely have it again. Doesn't bother us that it uses canned beans (he-he). Thanks for the recipe.
     
  3. This was a wonderful recipe! I followed the recipe (okay - maybe a bit more cayenne) and found this to be delicious. My husband liked this as well. Thank you for posting!
     
  4. Excellent recipe! And easy too! :)
     
  5. Very Good! I served over rice. Now I am craving it again, lol. Great way to dress up a can of beans girl! Thanks
     
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Tweaks

  1. For a quick version, this is pretty good. I used chicken bouillon instead of salt, and had to cook it longer than 15 minutes (still kind of crunchy). Thanks for a quick recipe!
     
  2. Great flavor, everyone loved it, would make it again! Did make a few changes . . . didn't have coriander. Instead of cumin seeds, used ground cumin. Used 5-6 fresh (peeled) tomatoes instead of two. Next time, I might try using canned tomatoes to save time. Other than that, followed the recipe and it was really good. Thanks!
     

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