Chole (Chana Masala)

Chole

Chole (Chickpea/Chana Masala)

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Chana Masala, Chickpea Masala, Chole

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Calories: 682 kcal

Enjoy this zesty instant pot Chole prepared in less than 40 minutes.

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Ingredients

Sauté

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 yellow onion medium size chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger minced
• 4 clove garlic minced
• 2 cloves
• 4 peppercorns whole
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 bay leaf optional
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon minced chili pepper
• 2 tomatoes cubed plum or vine tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 cup tomato paste

Ingredients for Pressure Cook

• 1 Cup chickpea soaked overnight
• 1 plum tomato cubed
• 1/2 cup Water

Garnish

• 1/4 Cup Cilantro pick leaves from stalk

Instructions

1. Preheat the Instant Pot, select Sauté
2. Add oil.
3. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and brown for about 20 seconds.
4. Add onion and sauté till onion is translucent for about 2 minute.
5. Add garlic, ginger, cloves. peppercorn, bay leaf (optional), turmeric, red chili powder, salt and garam masala (optional).
6. Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
7. Sauté for one minute.
8. Add 1/4 of cup water.

Recipe Notes

Actual Nutritional information may vary based on the ingredient used for cooking. The nutritional values are derived from using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts

Chole (Chickpea/Chana Masala)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 682 Calories from Fat 306

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 34g 52%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Sodium 1483mg 62%

Potassium 1748mg 50%

Total Carbohydrates 81g 27%

Dietary Fiber 20g 80%

Sugars 25g

Protein 21g 42%

Vitamin A 72.6%

Vitamin C 78.1%

Calcium 16.4%

Iron 42.7%

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

Looking for high protein vegetarian dish, here is a nice alternative for you, try this easy recipe to prepare Chloe.

Chole is popular Indian vegetarian dish; it is packed with plenty of protein, iron and fiber. Chole is made from chickpea/garbanzo beans with tomato, onion and spices.

For the people with lactose intolerance, this would make a perfect supper. This dish is also naturally gluten free and dairy free.

This dish can be cooked on stove top or in instant pot and believe me, preparing this dish in instant pot requires very minimum effort.

Typically this dish is enjoyed with nan or puri/bhatura (puffed deep fried wheat flat bread) and also goes well with Basmati rice.

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