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Chickpea Masala (Chole)

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Indian 🇮🇳Pakistani 🇵🇰 Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️

Chickpea Masala (Chole) brings tender garbanzo beans together with caramelized onions, cumin, and a gentle chile heat, brightened by fresh ginger and lemon. Juicy tomatoes and a shower of cilantro add freshness, making this a comforting, aromatic dish perfect for weeknight dinners or a shareable centerpiece at casual gatherings.

  • Prep30 min
  • Cook25 min
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Chickpea Masala (Chole)
  1. 1

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Stir in the cumin and ground red chilies, and cook for a few seconds until the spices are fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the serrano chiles, onions, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, and water; season to taste with salt.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with ginger, tomatoes, and cilantro to serve.

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