Chana/ punjabi chole

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
Chana Masala -2tspCooking Oil 2-tspCumin Powder (Pisa Zeera) -1tspCumin Seeds (Saabut Sufaid Zeera-1/2 tspGinger (Adrak) (grated) -1/2 peiceOnion (finely chopped)-1numberChick Peas (Garbanzo Beans) (Kabuli Chana-1cupCoriander Powder -1tspDry Mango Powder (Aamchoor Powder-2tspGarlic (Lehsan) (grated)-2cloveRed Chilli Powder (Pisi Lal Mirch-2tspsalt-to tasteTea Bag -1numberTurmeric Powder (Pisi Haldi) -1/4 tspsmall potatos-3number
Directions
1) Pressure cook the chick peas with the tea bag for 3 whistles until they are soft. Drain and set aside. Discard the tea bag.

2) Heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the onion, ginger and garlic and sauté until the onion is golden brown.

3) Add the chana masala, red chilli powder, mango powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt and sauté for another minute.

4) Add the chick peas and 1 cup of water and mix well. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. And set aside

5)boil potatoes in a microwave(or gas) for 10 min. Peel them and cut them into small square pieces.

6)in a pan, add a dash of oil and add the potatoes to slightly glaze them and make them a bit crispy.

7)add these potatoes to the mixture and add cilantro to taste.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NEHARATHORE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 244.7
  • Total Fat: 6.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 767.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g
  • Protein: 6.9 g

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