Amritsari Chole - Authentic Punjabi Chole Masala Recipe

Name: Amritsari Chole - Authentic Punjabi Chole Masala Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups chickpeas (Kabuli chana) cooked or dried (you can also substitute this with canned chickpeas); 1 large sized red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup tomato puree; 2 tablespoons channa masala powder; Salt, as per taste; 1 teaspoon red chili powder or per taste; 3-4 green chilies, deseeded and slit, or as per taste; 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp or paste; 3 tablespoons oil; 1 bay leaf / tej patta; 3-4 black cardamom / moti elaichi; 5-6 cloves / laung; 1 teaspoon anardana / pomegranate seeds; 1 teaspoon amuchur / dried mango powder; 1 teaspoon brown sugar or regular sugar; 2 tablespoons dried fenugreek leaves / kasuri methi; 5-6 pieces ginger, julienned (plus some more for garnishing); 2 black tea bags; 1/2 cup steaming hot water; 5-6 onion rings; 1 tablespoon cilantro (coriander) leaves for garnishing; Bhature, kulcha, or puri; Sliced onions; Pickle; Lemon wedges; NOTE: Some ingredients can be replaced with their vegan counterparts

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:40min

Amritsari Chole is an authentic Punjabi style chickpea curry that would surely bring a flavor of Amritsar streets right into your home. Perfect with bhature.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:35:41 GMT