Indian Khatte Chole Hot And Sour Chickpeas Recipes

CHOLE (VEGETARIAN INDIAN CHICKPEAS)

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.

INDIAN KHATTE CHOLE (HOT AND SOUR CHICKPEAS)

Steps:

• Heat oil, keep about 2 tbsp of the onion aside and fry the rest over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes, until tinged brown.
• Add the tomatoes, cook for another 5 minutes, until soft. Stir frequently, mashing the tomatoes to a pulp.
• Stir in coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and cinnamon. Add the chickpeas (including can liquid). Add salt to taste.
• Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add some water if the mixture becomes too dry.
• Meanwhile mix together the chillies, ginger, lemon juice, cilantro, and remaining onion.
• Just before serving, and the ginger and onion mixture. Mix well.

CHARISHMA'S INDIAN CHOLE

Steps:

• Boil the chickpeas in an open-mouthed vessel if you have time on your hands. Otherwise, pressure cook the chickpeas soaked overnight(Washed and drained) in a pressure cooker upto 2 whistles.
• Heat oil in a pot.
• Add onions and stir-fry until browned.
• Add tomato paste and cook until it thickens.
• Add the pressure cooked chickpeas along with the water in which they have been pressure cooked. Mix well.
• Add all the spice powders and salt to taste.
• Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
• Garnish with corriander leaves.
• Remove from heat and serve hot with Bhatoora.

NORTH INDIAN SAAG CHOLE (CHICKPEAS AND GREENS)

Steps:

• Wash mustard greens and spinach until all dirt is gone. Trim and remove all fibrous material, then chop greens and set aside.
• Bring 2 cups water and salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Add mustard greens, spinach, cabbage, and broccoli; cook over medium-high heat until soft, about 10 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
• Combine 1/2 cup water and corn flour in a bowl to make a runny paste with no lumps. Add it to pureed greens and mix until well combined.
• Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Mixture should be a medium consistency and not too runny; add more water if too thick.
• Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds, then add onions and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, chile pepper, coriander, and ginger. Season with salt to taste. Add chickpeas and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in cooked greens.