Tuesday, August 25, 2015

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Punjabi Chhole Masala
Chhole Bhature is one famous Punjabi recipe and is liked by almost all. Chhole(chick peas) are made in a variety of ways, you can make with green masala with coriander and mint or you can make the normal red masala and latest people have devised many innovative ways to make chhole with red pumpkin paste and so on. There are two varieties of chick peas available in the market, smaller and larger sized. You can use any of these. The recipe I am sharing is not an authentic Punjabi one, it has some modifications of my own. In the original Punjabi recipe, Anardana (dried pomegranate seeds) are used.


Ingredients
Chick Peas/Chhole – 200 gms
Onions – 2 large
Tomatoes – 2 medium
Ginger Garlic Paste – 1½ teaspoon
Bay leaves – 2 nos
Ajwain(Carom Seeds) – ½ teaspoon
Black Pepper – 7-8 nos
Cumin Powder – ¼ teaspoon
Coriander Powder – ¼ teaspoon
Water – Approx 1 litre
Garam Masala Powder – ¾ teaspoon
Red Chilly Powder – ½ teaspoon
Oil – 3 tablespoons
Salt – As per taste
Method
Wash chick peas and soak in water overnight (Approx 6-7 hours). Drain the water and cook the chick peas in pressure cooker along with 400 ml water, bay leaves, black pepper, carom seeds, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt. Cook for minimum 20-25 minutes till the chick peas are softened. Make a paste of onions and tomatoes separately. Heat oil in a pan and add onion paste and fry till it turns golden brown. Then add ginger garlic paste and fry for 3 minutes and then, finally add tomato paste and stir for further 3-4 minutes. Now, add garam masala and red chilly powder and the cooked chick peas and bring to a boil and allow to cook for about 5-6 minutes. Check the consistency and add water if required. Also check if more salt is required. Remove from fire, transfer to serving bowl and garnish with onion and tomato slices, chopped coriander leaves,lemon slices and green chillies. Serve with Bhaturas.


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