Chole Masala Recipe | Pressure Cooker Chole | Easy Chana Masala | Chole Recipe by Kabitaskitchen

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is often more readily available and less expensive.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red bell pepper

Red bell pepper adds sweetness and color without the heat.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Mixed spices can mimic the flavor of garam masala at a lower price.

Soak chickpeas in water for 7 hours.

Grind ginger, garlic, and chopped onions into a smooth paste without adding water.

Grind tomatoes into a paste without adding water.

Heat oil in a pressure cooker.

Add whole garam masala and cumin seeds; sauté briefly.

Add turmeric and red chili powder to the oil.

Add the onion, garlic, and ginger paste; cook for 1 minute on medium heat without the lid.

Add cumin powder, coriander powder, and chole masala; sauté for another 30 seconds.

Add the tomato paste; cook for 1 minute to remove the raw taste.

Add soaked chickpeas directly into the mixture; sauté briefly.

Add 1.5 glasses of water and salt; stir well.

Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on low-medium heat until 5 whistles.

After 5 whistles, turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.

Open the lid and check if the chickpeas are cooked; add chopped cilantro before serving.

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