Chana masala mix preparation
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firstly, in a small bowl take ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp black pepper powder, 1 tsp kasuri methi, ½ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp aamchur and pinch hing.
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add ¼ cup water and mix well.
Aloo chole preparation
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and saute 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp cumin until it turns aromatic.
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also add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until it turns golden brown.
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now add prepared chole masala mix and saute for a minute.
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further, add 1 cup tomato pulp and saute well. to prepare tomato pulp, blend 2 ripened tomato in a blender.
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saute until the oil is separated from masala paste.
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additionally, add cooked chana and 2 boiled potato.
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also, add 1 tsp salt and 1 cup water.
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mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
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cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until flavours are absorbed well.
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prepare the tempering by heating 1 tsp butter.
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add 2 chilli, ¼ tsp chilli powder and saute on low flame.
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pour the tempering over curry and add 2 tbsp coriander.
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finally, enjoy aloo chole recipe with poori or chapati.
Pressure cooking chana
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firstly, soak 1 cup chana in enough water for at least 8 hours.
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drain off the water and transfer to the cooker.
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also add 2 tea bags, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, 3 pods cardamom, 4 cloves, ¼ tsp baking soda and ½ tsp salt.
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pressure cook for 5 whistles adding 3 cup water.
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once the pressure settles down, remove tea bags and make sure the chana has cooked completely.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to soak chole well else it takes ling time to cook.
- also, you can use store brought chole masala if you have access to.
- additionally, adding tea bags while pressure cooking chana gives a dark colour to the curry.
- finally, in aloo chole recipe, adding a pinch of baking soda while pressure cooking chole helps to cook softer.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/aloo-chole-recipe-aloo-chole-ki-sabji/