In This article Explained unique and easy way to make delicious Chole (Chickpea curry) that pairs perfectly with rice, chapati, puri, or paratha.
It features a special Maharashtrian twist using a tea powder sachet for color and depth.
Preparation
Soaking: Soak 250g of chickpeas (Chole) overnight (or for at least 8 hours).
Washing: Clean the soaked chickpeas thoroughly before cooking.
Cooking Instructions
1. Pressure Cooking
Add the following ingredients into a pressure cooker:
Soaked chickpeas.
Chopped Tomatoes and Onions.
Whole Spices: Bay leaf (Palav ele), Cinnamon (Dalchini), Cardamom (Yelakki), Black pepper (Kalu menasu), and Cloves (Lavanga).
1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste.
Salt to taste.
The Secret Ingredient: Take 2 tsp of regular tea powder, tie it tightly in a small cotton cloth (potli), and place it in the cooker. This gives the Chole its classic dark color and unique flavor.
A pinch of Turmeric and 1/4 tsp Baking Soda (to ensure the chickpeas become soft and tender).
Add enough water and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles.
2. Adjusting the Base
Once cooked, remove the tea powder cloth sachet.
Check the consistency. If too dry, add some hot water (do not use cold water at this stage).
Mashing: Lightly mash some of the chickpeas with a spoon. This helps thicken the gravy and enhances the flavor.
3. Adding Masalas
Add the following spice powders and simmer for 5 minutes on low flame:
Red Chili powder.
Turmeric (if needed) and Coriander (Dhania) powder.
Amchur powder (Dry Mango powder) for tanginess.
Garam Masala.
1 tsp Kasuri Methi (rubbed between palms).
Freshly chopped coriander leaves.
4. The Final Tempering (Tadka)
Heat oil in a small pan and add:
Mustard seeds (Sasive) and Cumin seeds (Jeerige).
Asafoetida (Hing).
Slit Green Chilies.
Ginger juliennes (thinly sliced ginger).
Turn off the heat and add a little Red Chili powder for color.
Pour this hot tempering over the Chole curry.
Serving Suggestions
This Chole is highly versatile and can be served with:
Rice or Pulao
Chapati or Roti
Puri (the classic combo)
Paratha or Dosa
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