Masala Chole (Authentic Indian Chickpea Gravy)

Masala Chole (Authentic Indian Chickpea Gravy)

Cook Time
-
Total Time
-
Yield
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chickpeas (800 g)
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup crushed tomato (100 g), (or 2 fresh Roma tomatoes, diced)
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup water (240 mL), (adjust as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 2 whole dry chili peppers
  • cinnamon stick piece
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • red chili powder, (optional, to add spice)
  • 2 teaspoons chana masala powder, (optional, not required)

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 195
  • Fat 7g
  • Carbs 27g
  • Fiber 8g
  • Sugar 7g
  • Protein 7g

How to Make It

1. Step
Heat avocado oil in a pan. To this, add bay leaves, dry chili pepper, cinnamon sticks and whole cumin seeds.
2. Step
Once cumin seeds start to sizzle, add diced onion and cook until slightly brown and translucent.
3. Step
Lower the heat and add the crushed or fresh tomatoes, ginger and garlic and mix well.
4. Step
Add salt, turmeric, paprika, red chili powder, chana masala mix and water. Mix well.
5. Step
Let simmer for about 5 minutes with lid on.
6. Step
Add cooked chickpeas, mix well and let cook for 7-10 minutes until chickpeas are softened.
7. Step
Serve alongside basmati (white) rice, naan or roti.
8. Step
Enjoy!

Tags

VegetarianVeganDairy-FreeHigh-FiberLow-Calorie

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