I Can't Wait for Choley (Chole)
Created by Sue on February 20, 2013
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Recipe #8145
Ingredients
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- Cinnamon stick (1/2-inch)
- 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
How to Make
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Step 1: In large saucepan over medium heat, heat cumin seeds, bay leaf and cinnamon until very fragrant; add ginger and garlic, then add onions.
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Step 2: Saute onions until they are translucent. Add oil or water if you need to.
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Step 3: Add the tomatoes, coriander, turmeric, salt, and cayenne.
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Step 4: Check for seasoning, adding more as you prefer.
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Step 5: Bring to a boil; add garbanzo beans (chickpeas), cover, and reduce heat.
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Step 6: Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
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Step 7: Stir in garam masala and lemon juice just before serving.
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Step 8: Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (194.5 g)
- Calories 81.7
- Total Fat - 0.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.1 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 15.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 18 g
- Dietary Fiber - 4.9 g
- Sugars - 6.5 g
- Protein - 3.8 g
- Calcium - 71.2 mg
- Iron - 2.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 21.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg