Best I Cant Wait For Chole Recipes

Garbanzo Beans (Chole) image

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Onions

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 tablespoon ghee or 1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, roughly diced
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
coriander leaves
lemon slice

Steps:

Sauté onions, add garlic and ginger in ghee.
Fry for about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, and cumin, coriander, turmeric and chili powders, and salt to taste.
Cook for another 5 minutes.
Add garbanzo beans, boil for a few minutes.
Add garam masala, let mixture simmer.
Remove from stove.
Serve garnished with coriander leaves and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 354.1, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6.5

I Can't Wait for Chole image

Provided by PalatablePastime

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium onions, chopped
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
1/2 inch cinnamon stick
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2-1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

In large saucepan over medium heat, heat cumin seeds, bay leaf and cinnamon until very fragrant, swirling around to prevent burning.
Add ginger and garlic, cooking until the smell of those fills the air, then add onions.
Saute onions, stirring frequently, and adding drops of water to prevent sticking, until they are translucent.
Add the tomatoes, coriander, turmeric, salt, and cayenne.
Check for seasoning, adding more as you prefer.
Bring to a boil.
Add garbanzo beans (chickpeas), cover, and reduce heat.
Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
Stir in garam masala and lemon juice just before serving.
Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro if you desire.
Serve with rice, or Indian breads or pitas (breads are best warmed on a hot griddle).