Chole

 

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Chole
Channa or Chole this dish has many names but has one thing in common. It is an hearty dish to enjoy anytime and anywhere.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian, Vegetarian
Keyword hearty, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings
people
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian, Vegetarian
Keyword hearty, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Step 1: Steep tea and set it aside
  2. Step 2: Drain the can of chickpeas into a bowl
  3. Step 2 (contd) Reserve the liquid (aquafaba)
  4. Step 3: Mix Guddi’s chickpea spice blend with 3 tbsp of the aquafaba
  5. Step 3 (contd) Mix it into a paste and set it aside
  6. Step 4: In a food processor add ¾ cup of chickpeas
  7. Step 4 (contd) Add ½ cup of aquafaba
  8. Step 4 (contd). Blend into a paste
  9. Step 4 (condt) Pour into a bowl and set it aside
  10. Step 5 Julienne the ginger into thin strips
  11. Step 6: Over medium heat add 2 tbsp of oil to a heavy bottom pan
  12. Step 6 (contd): Add ginger and fry to a golden brown
  13. Step 6 (contd) Remove and set it aside
  14. Step 7: Add spice paste to oil, mix well
  15. ** Reduce heat to a Low/Medium and let cook for 5 minutes**
  16. GUDDI’S COOKING TIP Cook spice paste until fragrant and the oil forms around the edges
  17. Step 8: Add chickpea paste to mixture.
  18. Step 8 (contd) Increase temperature to Medium/High
  19. GUDDI’S COOKING TIP let it cook for 5 - 7 minutes
  20. Step 8 (contd) Add remaining chickpeas
  21. Step 9 Add ½ cup of the tea
  22. GUDDI’S COOKING TIP Add more tea if you like it soupy
  23. Step 9: Bring it to a rolling boil, and let it cook for approximately 7 - 10 minutes
  24. Step 10 Turn of heat and let it rest for 5 minutes
  25. Garnish with fried ginger and serve alongside Naan bread or enjoy on its own
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