Zero Oil Amritsari Pindi Chole recipe | Chana masala | Choley Oil-Free Vegan Indian Chickpea Curry

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are more affordable and save prep time.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried coriander

Dried coriander is cost-effective and has a longer shelf life.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.

Boil the chickpeas in fresh water with tea bags until tender, about 45-60 minutes.

Puree the onion and tomatoes separately.

In a pot, add the boiled chickpeas, onion puree, and tomato puree along with spices and water to adjust consistency.

Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add garam masala and kasuri methi; cook for another 2 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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