Pindi Chole (White Chick Pea or Garbanzo Beans)

Pindi Chole is a popular dish from the Punjab region of India and is known for its rich and spicy flavors.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 19.

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Pindi Chole (White Chick Pea or Garbanzo Beans)

Cooking Method: Pressure Cooking, Sautéing Cuisine: Indian Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup White Chick Peas
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 2 medium-sized Tomatoes
• 1 inch Ginger
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2 chopped Green Chilies
• as required for garnishing Coriander Leaves
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
• 3 Cloves
• 1 Black Cardamom
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Amchur Powder (Dry Mango Powder)
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• to taste Salt

Instructions

1. Soak the white chick peas overnight in water.
2. Pressure cook the soaked chick peas with salt until they are soft.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, and black cardamom.
4. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
5. Add ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
6. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
7. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and amchur powder. Mix well.
8. Add the cooked chick peas along with the water and mix well.
9. Cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
10. Add garam masala and salt to taste. Mix well.
11. Garnish with coriander leaves.
12. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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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.