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Peshawari chole recipe,how to make peshawari chole masala recipe

Peshawari chole recipe- a very delicious and easy recipe for chole masala different from usual punjabi chole recipe.Easy no grind chole masala recipe for chole bhature!
Prep Time8 hrs
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time8 hrs 25 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white chickpeas/kabuli channa
  • 2-3 teabags/dried amla
  • 1 small stick cinnamon
  • 2-3 cloves
  • 2 black cardamoms
  • 1 large onion chopped fine
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped fine
  • 2 teaspoons chole masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • teaspoon dried pomegranate powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 2-3 green chillies slit
  • 1 teaspoon crushed ginger garlic
  • Salt
  • Oil

Instructions

  • Wash,rinse and soak kabuli channa form8 hours or over night. Drain and pressure cook until soft along with little salt,cardamom,cinnamon,cloves and teabags.
  • Drain the cooked channa and reserve the stock separately.
  • Heat oil in a kadai and add green chillies and ginger-garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the chopped onions and fry till they turn brown.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes,sugar and saute till the tomatoes turn mushy.
  • Add the cooked channa,salt,chole masala powder and pomegranate powder. Mix well and saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the reserved stock and cook in medium flame for 10 minutes or till the stock is absorbed.
  • Add garam masala powder and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from flame and serve peshawari chole hot with batura or pooris.

Notes

1. If you are using tea bags be sure to discard it before reserving the stock.
2. You can even puree the tomatoes and use in this recipe.
3. Do add sugar as it enhances the taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal