CHOLE (VEGETARIAN INDIAN CHICKPEAS)

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A popular vegetarian Indian dish made of chickpeas and spices. Serve with white rice or naan.

Provided by Van Dana

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
2 star anise pods, broken into pieces
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 teaspoon chile powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 whole clove, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and anise; stir. Add chickpeas, tomato sauce, water, chile powder, garam masala, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and clove. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until chickpeas start to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Mash some of the chickpeas directly in the pot to give the sauce a chunkier consistency. Cover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 15 minutes. Remove star anise pieces and clove before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 943.4 mg, Sugar 3 g

Kasoma Eliab
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This chole is delicious! The tangy tomatoes and tamarind give it a great flavor. I love serving it with rice and naan.


Nour Osama
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I'm not a big fan of chickpeas but I really enjoyed this chole. The spices were perfectly balanced and the chickpeas were so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Tinomudaishe Machine
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This is the best chole recipe I've ever tried. The chickpeas are so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


victor delgado
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This chole is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of spices and the chickpeas are always cooked perfectly.


Md shihab Hanan
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This chole is a must-try for any fan of Indian food. The flavors are incredible and the chickpeas are cooked to perfection.


tazeem mughal
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I've made this chole several times and it's always delicious. The chickpeas are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and aromatic.


Marwan Jamil
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This is my go-to chole recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love serving it with rice and a dollop of yogurt.


Zareefkhan Zareef
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This chole is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of spices and the chickpeas are always cooked perfectly.


Alin Gautam
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I made this chole for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chickpeas were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic.


Wengel Kibebew
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This chole is delicious! The tangy tomatoes and tamarind give it a great flavor. I love serving it with rice and naan.


reddest yayo
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This is the best chole I've ever had! The spices are perfect and the chickpeas are so soft and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Imdadullah Imdadullah
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This chole was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mark aikel Bassig
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I'm not a big fan of chickpeas but I really enjoyed this chole. The spices were perfectly balanced and the chickpeas were so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Arshad Hossain
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This chole is so delicious and comforting. It's the perfect dish for a cold winter day. I love serving it with rice and a dollop of yogurt.


Bernard Avila
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I made this chole for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Lizzie Dix
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This was my first time making chole and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time. I loved the tangy flavor of the tomatoes and tamarind.


Helen Nyambura
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I've tried many chole recipes but this one is by far the best. The spices are perfectly balanced and the chickpeas are so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Shauna Ford
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This chole recipe is a keeper! The chickpeas were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I served it with rice and naan and it was a hit with my family.