Restaurant Style Easy Breakfast Cholay (Channay) - Pakistani/Indian Cooking with Atiya

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and canned beans are more affordable.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor and is often less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness while jalapeños are more affordable.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in chopped onions and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced ginger and garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.

Mix in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt; stir well.

Incorporate the chickpeas and enough water to cover them.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until tender.

Stir in garam masala and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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