Chole - chickpea curry

Warm and flavorful chole or garbanzo bean / chick pea curry.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oil in the sauté mode of instant pot. Add cumin seeds. Let it brown. Then add the whole spices - bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon stick, peppercorn and give it a mix for 30 seconds

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, ginger and garlic and give it a mix.

Step 3

Let this cook for about 5 minutes till the onion browns a bit.

Step 4

Add the spices- turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, cumin and coriander powders and pomegranate seed powder (optional). Add more dry mango powder if not adding the pomegranate seed powder.

Step 5

Add tomatoes and let it cook till the mixture comes together. About 7-8 minutes

Step 6

Add the soaked chickpeas without the water and give it a mix

Step 7

Add water and switch off the sauté mode of the instant pot

Step 8

Put the lid on and set to sealing. Pressure cook for 50 minutes on medium pressure.

Step 9

After the pressure drops open the lid and give it a stir

Step 10

Let it slow cook till time of serving ( for the flavors to blend it, let it slow cook for 1 hour)

Step 11

Garnish with chopped coriander. Serve with basmati rice or naan