Punjabi Chole Masala - Chickpeas in spicy tomato gravy

Hello foodies,

When we are thinking about Punjabi cuisine, the first thing comes in our mind is Punjabi chole Masala.
Today I am sharing very popular Punjabi Chole Masala recipe.
Enjoy your weekend with this delicious recipe.

Recipe will serve 2

Ingredients:-

Chickpeas – 1 cup (soaked overnight)
Ginger – ½ inch cube
Garlic – 3 -4 cloves
Green chilies – 2
Tomatoes – 3
Chole masala powder – 2 tsp (I used MDH chole masala)
Red chili powder – ½ tsp
Black pepper powder – ¼ tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Coriander powder – ½ tsp
Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
Oil – 2 tbsp
Lemon juice – 1 tsp
Salt as per taste
Water – ½ cup

Directions:-
 

1) Boil chickpeas in pressure cooker for 4 whistles.
2) Cool down the pressure of cooker and drain excessive water from cooked chickpeas.
3) Wash the tomatoes in running water and make smooth puree in mixture.
4) Chopped garlic, green chilies and ginger in food processor.
5) Heat oil in the same pressure cooker and cumin seeds.
6) When seeds crackled add chopped garlic, ginger and chili paste.
7) Mix well and let it cook for 2 mins.
8) Now add chopped onions and let it cook for about 2 mins.
9) Now add all above mentioned spices and mix well.
10) Cook the onion and masala for about 3 -4 mins. Add little water if needed.
11) Now add tomato puree and cover the pan and cook this gravy for about 5-6 mins.
12) When oil oozes out from masala, add boiled chickpeas and water and mix well.
13) Now pressure cook again for one whistle.
14) Cool down the pressure of cooker and add lemon juice and mix well.
15) Serve hot the paratha/poori/bhaturas.