Chole (ma de)

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Step 1

wash the chole thoroughly

Step 2

Soak the chole in water overnight

Step 3

The next day, add the chai in a tea strainer to the pressure cooker. Add the cinnamon stick and salt

Step 4

Close the lid and pressure cook until about 15 whistles ~30 mins

Step 5

Mise en place your veggies

Step 6

Heat the oil and add the chopped onions and cumin seeds. Can add a little salt to speed the process

Step 7

When onions are translucent and beginning to brown, add the ginger and curry leaves. Continue cooking over medium-medium low heat

Step 8

When onions are significantly browned, slightly charred, add the tomato paste and chilies. Add up to half a cup of water to help break the tomato paste

Step 9

Add the spices: turmeric, garam masala, salt. Mix well and let it cook down with a bit of water to scrape up all the bits

Step 10

When tadka and chole are both done, put the tadka into the pot of chole

Step 11

Add more water as needed to scrape up the tadka, and to add back water to the chole

Step 12

Add the amchur and mix well

Step 13

Cover back and let it heat for a few minutes to emulsify everything

Step 14

Shut off heat and serve hot with roti, puri, or rice!