"Enjoy the authentic taste of Punjabi Chole with our Chole Masala. This blend of pomegranate seeds, dry mango, cumin, and other spices adds a tangy and spicy touch to chickpea curries. Easy to use and full of flavor, our Chole Masala is perfect for creating delicious, heart-warming meals that bring people together."

Ready-Made Foods Using Chole Masala

1. Chole (Chickpea Curry)
2. Chole Bhature (Chickpea Curry with Fried Bread)
3. Chole Masala Sandwich
4. Chole Pulao (Spiced Chickpea Rice)
5. Chole Chaat (Spicy Chickpea Snack)
6. Chole Stuffed Parathas
7. Chole Masala Pasta
8. Chole Masala Dosa (Chickpea Stuffed Crepes)
9. Chole Masala Tacos
10. Chole Masala Hummus

Detailed Recipes

Chole (Chickpea Curry)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chickpeas, soaked overnight and boiled
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 2-3 tbsp Chole Masala
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• Lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions:

1. Sauté Onions: Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
2. Add Spices: Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and tomato puree. Cook until the oil separates.
3. Add Chickpeas and Spices: Add boiled chickpeas, Chole Masala, amchur, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
4. Simmer: Add water to get the desired consistency. Simmer for 20-30 minutes on low heat.
5. Garnish: Garnish with coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice.
6. Serve: Serve hot with Bhature, Naan, or Rice.

Chole Pulao (Spiced Chickpea Rice)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Basmati rice, soaked for 20 minutes
• 1 cup boiled chickpeas
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 tbsp Chole Masala
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 cloves, 1 bay leaf, 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions:

1. Sauté Spices: In a pan, heat oil or ghee. Add cumin seeds, cloves, bay leaf, and cinnamon. Sauté until aromatic.
2. Cook Onions: Add onions and sauté until translucent.
3. Add Tomato and Spices: Add chopped tomato and Chole Masala. Cook until the tomatoes soften.
4. Add Rice and Chickpeas: Add the soaked and drained rice, boiled chickpeas, and salt. Stir gently to mix.
5. Add Water: Pour in water and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
6. Garnish: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
7. Serve: Serve hot as a flavorful one-pot meal.