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# Aloo Chole Recipe
## Chana masala mix preparation
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.
add ¼ cup water and mix well.
## Aloo chole preparation
firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and saute 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp cumin until it turns aromatic.
also add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until it turns golden brown.
now add prepared chole masala mix and saute for a minute.
further, add 1 cup tomato pulp and saute well. to prepare tomato pulp, blend 2 ripened tomato in a blender.
saute until the oil is separated from masala paste.
additionally, add cooked chana and 2 boiled potato.
also, add 1 tsp salt and 1 cup water.
mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until flavours are absorbed well.
prepare the tempering by heating 1 tsp butter.
add 2 chilli, ¼ tsp chilli powder and saute on low flame.
pour the tempering over curry and add 2 tbsp coriander.
finally, enjoy **aloo chole recipe** with poori or chapati.
## Pressure cooking chana
1. firstly, soak 1 cup chana in enough water for at least 8 hours.
2. drain off the water and transfer to the cooker.
3. also add 2 tea bags, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, 3 pods cardamom, 4 cloves, ¼ tsp baking soda and ½ tsp salt.
4. pressure cook for 5 whistles adding 3 cup water.
5. once the pressure settles down, remove tea bags and make sure the chana has cooked completely.
## Video
## 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/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/aloo-chole-recipe-aloo-chole-ki-sabji/)
## Chana masala mix preparation
2. drain off the water and transfer to the cooker.
3. also add 2 tea bags, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, 3 pods cardamom, 4 cloves, ¼ tsp baking soda and ½ tsp salt.
4. pressure cook for 5 whistles adding 3 cup water.
5. once the pressure settles down, remove tea bags and make sure the chana has cooked completely.
## Video
## 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.