Charishmas Indian Chole Recipes

Steps:

• Boil the chickpeas in an open-mouthed vessel if you have time on your hands. Otherwise, pressure cook the chickpeas soaked overnight(Washed and drained) in a pressure cooker upto 2 whistles.
• Heat oil in a pot.
• Add onions and stir-fry until browned.
• Add tomato paste and cook until it thickens.
• Add the pressure cooked chickpeas along with the water in which they have been pressure cooked. Mix well.
• Add all the spice powders and salt to taste.
• Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
• Garnish with corriander leaves.
• Remove from heat and serve hot with Bhatoora.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and anise; stir. Add chickpeas, tomato sauce, water, chile powder, garam masala, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and clove. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until chickpeas start to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Mash some of the chickpeas directly in the pot to give the sauce a chunkier consistency. Cover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 15 minutes. Remove star anise pieces and clove before serving.