Cookbook:Chickpea Curry (Masaledaar Chole)

| Indian cuisine

Masaladaar chole is a dish of chickpeas in spicy gravy.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup dried chickpeas
 * 2 tbsp cooking oil
 * 1 onion, finely chopped
 * 1 tomato, medium chopped
 * 1 teaspoon chilli powder
 * 1½ teaspoon Madras curry powder
 * ¼ teaspoon garam masala
 * ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
 * 1 teaspoon garlic paste
 * 1 teaspoon ginger paste
 * Salt to taste
 * Cilantro, for garnishing

Procedure

 * 1) Soak the chickpeas overnight in water.
 * 2) Pressure cook the chickpeas until done (3 whistles).
 * 3) Heat the cooking oil in a pot. Add the onions and sauté until golden brown.
 * 4) Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala, and Madras curry powder.
 * 5) Add the tomatoes, ginger, and garlic paste and stir for about 1 minute.
 * 6) Add the boiled chickpeas and some water.
 * 7) Add salt to taste. Cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat.
 * 8) Garnish with cilantro and serve with chapattis or paratha.