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Chatpate Chole

Chatpate Chole are tangy spicy chickpeas cooked in dry pomegranate powder . The chickpeas absorb the color and flavor of pomegranate making them super delicious.
Cuisine Indian Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpeas
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp red chilly powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp dry pomegranate
  • 1 tbsp ginger finely grated
  • 2 tbsp ghee

Instructions

  • Boil the soaked chickpeas with salt . The chickpeas should be soft.
  • Dry roast the dry pomegranate and grind to a powder .
  • Heat ghee add bay leaf and all the spices , including the roadted powdered pomegranate .
  • Roast in ghee till a wonderful aroma is released .
  • Add grated ginger and saute .
  • Add the boiled chickpeas along with the water they were boiled in .
  • Let cook for 7-10 minutes on slow flame for the chickpeas to absorb the spice flavors .
  • Cover and keep aside for a couple of hours , they flavor and color of the chana will enhance .

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