Chole, also known as chana masala or chickpea curry, is a popular North Indian dish made with spicy chickpeas in a rich tomato-based gravy. This delicious and nutritious recipe is perfect for a flavorful lunch or dinner. Follow these 10 simple steps to cook the perfect chole.

1. Gather your ingredients:

– 2 cups chickpeas (soaked overnight or canned)

– 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped

– 2 large tomatoes, pureed

– 2 green chilies, chopped

– 1 inch ginger, grated

– 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced

– Spices: 2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp garam masala, and salt to taste

– Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

– Oil for cooking

2. Boil the chickpeas: If you are using soaked chickpeas, boil them with a pinch of salt until they’re soft but not mushy. If using canned chickpeas, drain the liquid and rinse them thoroughly.

3. Prepare the spices: In a small bowl, mix together coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala.

4. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté them until they turn golden brown.

5. Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the onions. Sauté for another minute until aromatic.

6. Stir in the chopped green chilies and cook for another minute.

7. Add the prepared spice mix to the pan and sauté for an additional minute.

8. Pour in the tomato puree and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and oil begins to separate from the mixture.

9. Add in the boiled or canned chickpeas and stir well to coat them in the masala mixture. Cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the chickpeas to absorb the flavors.

10. Season the chole with salt as per your taste and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or flatbread like naan or roti.

Your tasty and mouth-watering chole is now ready to be enjoyed! This easy-to-follow recipe will surely become a staple for your homemade Indian repertoire.