Indian Chickpea Curry: Chola

Chola, or Indian Chickpea Curry, is a popular dish in North Indian cuisine and is often enjoyed with rice or flatbread.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Indian Chickpea Curry: Chola

Cooking Method: Frying, Simmering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Green chili
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

1. Soak the chickpeas overnight in water.
2. Drain the water and rinse the chickpeas.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped onions.
4. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
5. Add ginger, garlic, and green chili and sauté for a minute.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
7. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
8. Add the soaked chickpeas and water.
9. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chickpeas are cooked.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
11. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 58g20%

Sugars 7g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.