About
Punjabi chole is a popular North Indian dish made with chickpeas, spices, and a variety of other ingredients. It is usually served with bhatura, a deep-fried Indian bread. The dish is often served as a side dish or as a main course.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
4.2
Fats
14.9
Carbs
5.7
Fibre
3.8
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Recipe
Ingredients
chickpeas (kabuli chana)
2 cups
medium-sized onions, finely chopped
2
medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped
2
ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons
coriander powder
2 tablespoons
cumin powder
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala powder
1 teaspoon
oil
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the chickpeas overnight in enough water.
Step 2:
Drain the water and pressure cook the chickpeas with enough water and salt for 3-4 whistles.
Step 3:
Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped onions. Fry till they turn golden brown.
Step 4:
Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute.
Step 5:
Add the chopped tomatoes and fry till they turn soft.
Step 6:
Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder and garam masala powder. Fry for a minute.
Step 7:
Add the cooked chickpeas and mix well.
Step 8:
Add salt to taste and mix well.
Step 9:
Cook for 5-7 minutes on low flame.
Step 10:
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 9449 users have chowed down on Punjabi chole a whopping 12477 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chandigarh, Lucknow, Delhi, Indore, Pune are the top 5 cities gobbling up Punjabi chole like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Punjabi chole, our users are head over heels in october, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Punjabi chole is the food of choice for 24-27 male, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 9449 users have chowed down on Punjabi chole a whopping 12477 times.
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