Chole Recipe (Punjabi Chole Masala)

Name: Chole Recipe (Punjabi Chole Masala)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups chickpeas (raw, to be soaked overnight); 2 bay leaves; 5-6 green cardamom pods; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 4-5 black peppercorn; 2 black tea bags (for dark color of chole); 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 5 cups water; 1 - 1 & 1/2 tablespoons oil (use any oil of choice); 2 whole cloves; 3/4 cup grated onions (or very finely chopped); 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste; 2 & 1/2 cups pureed tomatoes (from 4 medium tomatoes); 3 teaspoons chole masala (homemade (recipe above) or store-bought); 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (or to taste, use Kashmiri red chili powder for less heat); 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder; 3/4 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 salt (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon ghee; 1 inch ginger (cut into julienne); 1/4 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 tablespoon crushed kasuri methi (also known as dried fenugreek leaves); 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

Chole Masala is a popular North Indian curry made with chickpeas and a lot of spices including a special spice mix. This Punjabi chole is best enjoyed with rice, bhatura or parathas!

Updated at: Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:05:32 GMT