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==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | * 1 tablespoon of [[ | + | * 1 tablespoon of [[oil|oil]] |
| − | * 1 clove of [[ | + | * 1 clove of [[garlic|garlic]] |
* 1 teaspoon of [[Coriander|coriander seeds]] | * 1 teaspoon of [[Coriander|coriander seeds]] | ||
| − | * 1 sliced [[ | + | * 1 sliced [[onion|onion]] |
* 2 chopped [[Tomato|tomatoes]] (medium size) | * 2 chopped [[Tomato|tomatoes]] (medium size) | ||
* 2 tsp [[Turmeric|turmeric]] | * 2 tsp [[Turmeric|turmeric]] | ||
* 1 tablespoon of [[Garam Masala|garam masala]] (spice mix) | * 1 tablespoon of [[Garam Masala|garam masala]] (spice mix) | ||
* fresh [[Cilantro|coriander leaves]] (as a garnish) | * fresh [[Cilantro|coriander leaves]] (as a garnish) | ||
| − | * 500ml of [[ | + | * 500ml of [[water|water]] for cooking |
* 500ml of water for soaking the chickpeas overnight | * 500ml of water for soaking the chickpeas overnight | ||
| − | * 250g [[ | + | * 250g [[chickpea|chickpea]]s (white chana, that is, European chickpeas) |
* [[Salt|salt]] (to taste). | * [[Salt|salt]] (to taste). | ||
* optional: 1 tsp each [[Cumin|cumin seeds]], [[Nigella|nigella]] | * optional: 1 tsp each [[Cumin|cumin seeds]], [[Nigella|nigella]] | ||
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==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
#To prepare the cholley dish, commence by washing then soaking the chickpeas overnight in water, allowing them to soften somewhat. Once 12 hours have elapsed, drain the water and place the chickpeas in a [[Pressure Cooking|pressure cooker]] or large cooking pot. Add fresh water and salt, then cook until the chickpeas are tender (10 minutes at 15psi in a pressure cooker). | #To prepare the cholley dish, commence by washing then soaking the chickpeas overnight in water, allowing them to soften somewhat. Once 12 hours have elapsed, drain the water and place the chickpeas in a [[Pressure Cooking|pressure cooker]] or large cooking pot. Add fresh water and salt, then cook until the chickpeas are tender (10 minutes at 15psi in a pressure cooker). | ||
| − | #Subsequently, heat the oil in a thick-based pan. Add the coriander seeds, and optionally the cumin and nigella seeds, cooking them briefly until they crackle. Quickly add the onions, reduce the heat to medium, and [[ | + | #Subsequently, heat the oil in a thick-based pan. Add the coriander seeds, and optionally the cumin and nigella seeds, cooking them briefly until they crackle. Quickly add the onions, reduce the heat to medium, and [[sautéing|sauté]] until the onions are transparent. Add garam masala, tomato and salt and cook for one minute before adding the boiled chickpeas. |
| − | #Reduce the heat, and allow the cholley to [[ | + | #Reduce the heat, and allow the cholley to [[simmering|simmer]] for around 15 minutes. Check that the gravy has thickened before removing from the heat. |
| − | #Once done, place the cholley in a serving bowl, add your coriander garnish and serve with [[Samosa|samosas]], [[ | + | #Once done, place the cholley in a serving bowl, add your coriander garnish and serve with [[Samosa|samosas]], [[rice|rice]] or [[bread|bread]]. |
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 14:33, 10 May 2012
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| Category: | Chickpea recipes |
| Time: | soak: 12 hours prep: 45 minutes |
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| India | Pakistan | Vegan
Cholley, also chole, choley, cholay, white cholay, chana masala, is a popular and versatile Indian and Pakistani chickpea dish, that is sometimes referred to as chana or channa. It is commonly cooked in Northern India (especially Punjab) and Pakistan for breakfast, but is not limited to the first meal of the day, being regularly found at dinner parties, picnics, wedding receptions and other special events. Cholley features chickpeas, onions, tomatoes and spices, with variations including additions of potato (alu). This dish works well with a range of accompaniments including samosas, puri, roti, naan, rice and bhatura.
See also: Masaledaar chole
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds
- 1 sliced onion
- 2 chopped tomatoes (medium size)
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tablespoon of garam masala (spice mix)
- fresh coriander leaves (as a garnish)
- 500ml of water for cooking
- 500ml of water for soaking the chickpeas overnight
- 250g chickpeas (white chana, that is, European chickpeas)
- salt (to taste).
- optional: 1 tsp each cumin seeds, nigella
Procedure
- To prepare the cholley dish, commence by washing then soaking the chickpeas overnight in water, allowing them to soften somewhat. Once 12 hours have elapsed, drain the water and place the chickpeas in a pressure cooker or large cooking pot. Add fresh water and salt, then cook until the chickpeas are tender (10 minutes at 15psi in a pressure cooker).
- Subsequently, heat the oil in a thick-based pan. Add the coriander seeds, and optionally the cumin and nigella seeds, cooking them briefly until they crackle. Quickly add the onions, reduce the heat to medium, and sauté until the onions are transparent. Add garam masala, tomato and salt and cook for one minute before adding the boiled chickpeas.
- Reduce the heat, and allow the cholley to simmer for around 15 minutes. Check that the gravy has thickened before removing from the heat.
- Once done, place the cholley in a serving bowl, add your coriander garnish and serve with samosas, rice or bread.
