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Chholay

Popular Punjabi dish that goes so well with bhature. This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel

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Chholay
Main IngredientsChickpeas, Chana Masala Powder
CuisinePunjabi
CourseMain Course Vegetarian
Prep Time3.30-4 hour
Cook time21-25 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of CookingModerate
OthersVeg

Ingredients list for Chholay

  • 1 cup Chickpeas soaked, drained and cooked with tea leaves and aml
  • 1 large Chana Masala Powder
  • 1/2 cup Ghee 3 tablespoons +
  • 1/4 cup Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon +
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons Chana masala
  • 2 teaspoons Dried pomegranate seeds powder
  • 4 Fried green chillies

Method

  1. Chop onion. Heat 3 tbsps ghee in a non-stick pan. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and let change colour. Add onion and saute till light brown.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste and mix and saute till fragrant. Add 1 tbsp chana masala and mix.
  3. Add cooked chickpeas and 1½ cups water in which the chickpeas were cooked. Add dried pomegranate seeds powder and mix. Simmer for 10 minutes and switch off heat.
  4. Dry roast ¼ cup cumin seeds till brown.
  5. Heat ½ cup ghee in a small pan.
  6. Cool and grind roasted cumin seeds to a powder. Mix 1 tbsp roasted cumin powder with 1 tbsp chana masala and add to the chholay. Pour the hot ghee over and mix.
  7. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot garnished with fried green chillies.

Nutrition Info

Calories1715
Carbohydrates72
Protein18.3
Fat150.4
Other Fiber29.5
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