Chole bhature - Chole masala recipe (Chickpea masala)

Chole bhature is one of the favorite dish in Punjab. Making of bhature also different from normal puries. This weekend, i tried chole bhature and my family members liked very much. My daughter liked very much and she ate extra one bhature. This is very tasty, healthy curry and easy to prepare also.

Health benefits :

Chole or chickpea is having a lot of health benefits. It is having Vitamins, minerals, protein, calories, carbohydrates and a lot of omega-3 fatty acids. It is having 365 calories per 100 gm of chickpea. So it is very healthy for growing children.   

Basic information :

Preparation time	:	20 Mins
Serve for	:	4 Persons

Ingredients :

Chickpea	:	100 Gm
Oil	:	3 Tsp
Fennel seeds	:	1 Tsp
Onion	:	2 Nos
Tomato	:	2 Nos
Grated ginger	:	1 Tsp
Chopped garlic	:	1 Tsp
Curry leaves	:	Few
Turmeric powder	:	1/4 Tsp
Chilly powder	:	1 1/2 Tsp
Coriander powder	:	2 Tsp
Cumin seed powder	:	1 Tsp
Garam masala	:	1 Tsp
Salt	:	To taste

Method :

Soak the chickpea in over night. Morning or after 8 hrs, pressure cook the chole by leaving 5-6 whistles.

Heat oil in a pan, add fennel seeds. Add nicely chopped onions and saute well till gets golden brown color.

Add ginger, garlic and saute. Add chopped tomato and saute till the tomato smashed. Add all the masala powders and salt.

Add cooked chickpea with the water and cook for 15 minutes.

After 15-20 minutes of cooking, transfer to the serving bowl and serve with bhature or chapathy, naan.

Try this wonderful recipe and share your cheerful comments..