Kathiawari Cholay Recipe is a delicious and flavorful chickpea curry from the Kathiawar region of Gujarat, India. It is made with boiled chickpeas, spices, and herbs, and is typically served with puri or naan.
Kathiawari Cholay Recipe – Hutrecipes
Course: AppetizersCuisine: GujaratiDifficulty: Easy6
servings8
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minutes300
kcalKathiawari Cholay Recipe is a popular Gujarati dish made with chickpeas, spices, and herbs. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day.
Ingredients
2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
8 cups water
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon amchur powder (optional)
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped green chilies
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
Directions
- Rinse the chickpeas and drain well.
- In a large pot, combine the chickpeas and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer the chickpeas for an hour, or until they are cooked through.
- While the chickpeas are cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, amchur powder, and salt to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more.
- Cook the onions in the skillet for 5 minutes or until they are tender.
- Add the tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they are soft and mushy, about 5 minutes more.
- Add the cooked chickpeas to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Cook the chole for 5 minutes more, or until heated through.
- Stir in the cilantro and green chilies and serve hot with puri or naan.
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Notes
- I hope you enjoy this recipe for Kathiawari Cholay!
FAQs
Can I use canned chickpeas?
Yes, In this dish, you can use canned chickpeas. Just rinse them well before adding them to the skillet.
Can I adjust the spice level?
Yes, you can adjust the spice level to your liking. If you prefer a milder chole, add less red chili powder. If you like it spicy, add more.
What other toppings can I add to my chole?
You can add any of your favorite toppings to your chole, such as chopped cilantro, onions, tomatoes, or chaat masala. It can also be served with raita or yoghurt on the side.
Can I serve this dish with other toppings?
Sure, you can serve this dish with other toppings, such as chopped cilantro, mint, onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, yogurt, and chaat masala.
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