Everyday Quick Chole/ chana masala! (garbanzo beans curry)

Everyday quick chole/ chana masala (garbanzo beans curry). Simple, healthy and delicious. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe. Jump to Recipe

Another variation of the chole recipe! I need to make some Rajma (red kidney beans curry) too again someday.. but hubbs is not a fan.. till then its going to garbanzo beans(chickpeas), black chickpeas, and black eyes peas curries ! Other chole recipes. palak chole, kadhai chole and another everyday chole !

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Everyday Quick Chole/Chana Masala (Garbanzo Beans Curry)

Everyday quick chole/ chana masala (garbanzo beans curry). Simple, healthy and delicious. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Vegan

Keyword: Indian side dish, vegan curry, vegan side dish

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 410kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1/2 (0.5 ) medium onion chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) cinnamon powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) black pepper
• pinch of asofetida (hing)
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 1 inch ginger chopped (can be substituted with ginger paste)
• 3-4 cloves (3 cloves) garlic peeled and chopped (can be substituted with garlic paste)
• 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) red chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) fenugreek seeds (methi)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 can garbanzo beans/chickpeas (washed and drained)
• 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) rock salt/black salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) raw sugar

Instructions

• In a blender, add 3 medium chopped tomatoes, ginger, garlic, fenugreek seeds, lemon juice, 1/4 can garbanzo beans. Blend into a paste and keep aside.
• In a pressure cooker, add oil and onions.
• Cook until onions are translucent. Add in the spices, asofetida, chili flakes and mix well.
• Add in the blended tomato and cook on medium low, partially covered with occasional stirring until the paste thickens and starts to leave oil (15 minutes)
• Add in the salt and remaining garbanzo beans and a cup or 2 of water according to how you want the curry.
• Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
• Serve hot topped with chopped onions, lemon wedges, cilantro and Rotis or Naans!

Notes

Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Everyday Quick Chole/Chana Masala (Garbanzo Beans Curry)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Sodium 600mg26%

Potassium 1072mg31%

Carbohydrates 69g23%

Fiber 18g75%

Sugar 16g18%

Protein 20g40%

Vitamin A 1740IU35%

Vitamin C 32.3mg39%

Calcium 130mg13%

Iron 7mg39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.