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Kadai Chole – Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes

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Kadai Chole is a delicious Chickpea curry generally made in an Indian wok. 1 Pot 30 min Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes. Simple Indian sauce paired here with potatoes. Vegan Glutenfree Soyfree Nutfree Recipe.   Jump to Recipe 

Kadai Chole is a delicious Chickpea curry generally made in wok. 1 Pot 30 min Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes. Simple Indian sauce paired here with potatoes. #Vegan #Indian #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Nutfree #Recipe #indianvegan #VeganRicha

Kadai is a wok like vessel often used to make quick Indian stir fries or dryish curries. There are various types of Kadais. Kadai spicing is also its own category and you might find kadai masala(kadai spice blend) in stores. 

For this chickpea curry, its a simple tomato ginger garlic sauce spiced with whole and ground spices cooked over high heat. You can use an Indian Kadai or a skillet of choice. Then simmered with cooked chickpeas and veggies. The sauce can be made more saucy/curry with water/coconut milk or dryer by simmering longer. Kadai dishes are often paired with good amounts of raw onion, green chili and lemon juice for garnish. Serve with flatbreads or rice/grains. Use the dryer version in wraps! 

You can use other other cooked beans here such as black eyed peas, brown chickpeas, or kidney beans and other veggies of choice. Lets make some kadai Chana masala! Many ways to use some chickpeas in various Indian curries. Which one is your favorite?

Kadai Chole is a delicious Chickpea curry generally made in wok. 1 Pot 30 min Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes. Simple Indian sauce paired here with potatoes. #Vegan #Indian #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Nutfree #Recipe #indianvegan #VeganRicha

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Kadai Chole is a delicious Chickpea curry generally made in wok. 1 Pot 30 min Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes. Simple Indian sauce paired here with potatoes. #Vegan #Indian #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Nutfree #Recipe #indianvegan #VeganRicha Kadai Chole is a delicious Chickpea curry generally made in wok. 1 Pot 30 min Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes. Simple Indian sauce paired here with potatoes. #Vegan #Indian #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Nutfree #Recipe #indianvegan #VeganRicha

Kadai Chole is a delicious Chickpea curry generally made in wok. 1 Pot 30 min Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes. Simple Indian sauce paired here with potatoes. #Vegan #Indian #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Nutfree #Recipe #indianvegan #VeganRicha
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Kadai Chole/Chana - Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes

Kadai Chole is a delicious Chickpea curry generally made in an Indian wok. 1 Pot 30 min Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes. Vegan Glutenfree Soyfree Nutfree Recipe
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: kadai chana, kadai chole, kadai curry, spiced chickpeas and potatoes
Servings: 4
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (chopped)
  • 5 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 hot green chili , divided
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tomatoes , chopped(1.5 cups)
  • 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 1 small potato (cubed)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 tsp minced ginger
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (or more, to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • sliced onion, tomato, cayenne, cilantro, lemon juice for garnish

Instructions

  • Blend together the ginger, garlic, half green chili, coriander, cumin and paprika with 2-3 tbsp of water until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a regular skillet or kadai over medium high heat. Add cinnamon stick and bay leaf and cook for a few seconds. Add the blended mixture to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. 
  • Blend the tomatoes into a puree and add to the skillet, cook for 4 minutes or until garlic smell isnt raw. 
  • Add the chickpeas, potatoes, 1 cup of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes. 
  • Add in the peppers, ginger, paprika, lemon juice, half a green chili chopped and garam masala, if using. (You can also add in 1/2 a teaspoon amchur (mango powder) and 1/2 a teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (or 1/8 tsp powder) for variation.) Mix well. Add more water if needed.
  • Cover and cook for 2 mins. Taste and adjust the salt and heat. Garnish with sliced onion, chopped tomato, smoked paprika/cayenne and a dash of lemon juice and cilantro. Serve with rice or flatbread or make wraps. 

Notes

You can make this dish with just chickpeas and peppers, i.e use chickpeas instead of potatoes or add other veggies instead of potato.
 
Instant Pot: Follow steps 1,2,3 on saute mode. You will need to stir more so that the tomato puree doesnt stick. Add the chickpeas, potato, water and salt and mix really well to pick up any stuck bits. Close the lid and pressure cook for 4 minutes. Let the pressure release for 5 mins, then quick release. Add the peppers, ginger,paprika, lemon juice, half a green chili chopped and garam masala and mix in. Saute for a minute if needed to slightly often the bell peppers. Garnish and serve, 
 
Nutrition is for 1 serve

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Kadai Chole/Chana - Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Sodium 636mg28%
Potassium 742mg21%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 960IU19%
Vitamin C 33mg40%
Calcium 94mg9%
Iron 5.6mg31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  2. Hello Richa,
    I’m new to your blog and I’ve already bookmarked this as one of my favorite recipes! I’m wondering if I can make a masala paste with the ginger garlic etc and blend the tomatoes together as well?

    Thanks so much,
    Sheerja

    Reply

    • sure. you will have to cook it longer to roast the ginger garlic else they will taste raw. after the mixture is roasted and thick, add a bit of water as needed to cook the potatoes.

      Reply

  3. Sunt noua in blogul dvstra imi place sa gatesc sanatos, inca n am gatit mancare din retetele primite dar dupa prima care o gatesc va scriu . Multumesc pt retete.

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  6. I tried to make this and I’m not clear on how you blend in step 1. I didn’t have enough water to use an immersion blender and I don’t think a regular kitchen blender could tackle whole cloves. What did you use to blend those whole cloves? What we produced is tasty but probably not the real recipe! 😛

    Reply

    • I use nutribullet (small jar). You can use any small blender or powder the spices to a coarse state before hand.

      Reply

  8. Could you provide cholesterol information for your recipes? Am on strict vegan diet for heart troubles.

    Thanks…..

    Reply

  10. 5 stars
    Hello Richa,

    I’m so appreciative of the amazing recipes you share with all of us! I’ve really expanded my knowledge and love of cooking because of the work you do. Thank you and if you ever write an IP cookbook I’ll be the first to pre-order! 🙂

    Reply
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