Punjabi Chole  - Chickpea Curry

Chana Masala or Punjabi Chole is treasured Indian Chickpea Curry. This restaurant quality curry is gluten free and vegan.  It can be made in the presure cooker like Instant Pot or stovetop. Suggested serving with short cut Bhature..”

WHAT IS CHANA MASALA – PUNJABI CHOLE?

Chana Masala is popular Indian curry originated in Northern Parts of India. Chana or chole means Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans. There are several different styles to make this curry. Some make it dry stir-fry like curry, some prefer it liquid curry (gravy)

CAN I USE CHOLE MASALA AS WEEKLY MEAL PREP?

You absolutely can! You can double or triple this recipe and use the leftovers for multiple lunches. I often like to make multiple dishes at once using.

Ingredients

for Chole Curry: > Dry Chickpeas > Oil > Garlic > Ginger Spices and Herbs: > Cumin seeds > Bay leaves > Coriander powder > Chole Masala

Instructions

Wash the chickpeas in cold water. Soak chickpeas in 4 cups of water for at least for 4+ hours, or preferably over night. Drain them and discard the water just before cooking.

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