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Ingredients

• 2.5cups brown chickpeas/Kala Chana/Chola (soaked overnight and boiled)
• 3 tbs of Cooking oil
• 1 medium sized onion
• 1tsp of each Ginger & Garlic paste
• 1tsp Roasted cumin powder
• 1 tsp Red chili powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• Salt to tatse
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 small Tomatoes
• 1 or medium cubed potato (300g)
• 1.5 cups Water (as needed)

Toppings:

• 1-2 chopped Green chilis
• 1/4 cup chopped Cilantro
• 1 small Red Onion or shallots
• 1 Cucumber
• 1tbsp Tamarind chutney

Directions

Step 1: Prep the Chickpeas

1. Soak the brown chickpeas overnight.
2. Boil with salt until soft but not mushy.
3. Drain well. (Tip: You can freeze boiled chola for later use.)

Step 2: Cook the Chola

• Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions with ginger and garlic paste until translucent.
• Add ground spices: roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
• Add a little water and cook the spices for a minute, then add the chopped tomatoes along with the tomato paste.
• Add the cubed potatoes. Cover and cook until the potatoes are soft and the tomatoes are mushy.
• Add the cooked chola. Pour in some more water, bring it to a boil, then lower the heat.
• Once the water starts to evaporate Lightly mash some of the potatoes to create that classic makha (mushy) texture.

Step 3: Finish & Serve

• Top with green chilies, onions, cucumber, cilantro, and a drizzle of tamarind chutney.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Notes

A little tip: You can boil chola & freeze it. Cook it whenever you feel like having some!