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Chickpea Curry (Masaledaar Chole)
Masaladaar chole is a dish of chickpeas in spicy gravy.
Ingredients
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- chickpeas, dried1 cup
- oil, for cooking2 tbsp
- onion, finely chopped1
- tomato, medium chopped1
- chilli powder1 tsp
- madras curry powder1 1/2 tsp
- garam masala1/4 tsp
- turmeric powder1/4 tsp
- garlic paste1 tsp
- ginger paste1 tsp
- salt, to taste
- cilantro, for garnishing
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Method 8 steps
Soak the chickpeas overnight in water.
Pressure cook the chickpeas until done (3 whistles).
Heat the cooking oil in a pot. Add the onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala, and Madras curry powder.
Add the tomatoes, ginger, and garlic paste and stir for about 1 minute.
Add the boiled chickpeas and some water.
Add salt to taste. Cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat.
Garnish with cilantro and serve with chapattis or paratha.
