Name: Chole masala…a dryer version / Chickpeas masala
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup chole/ chickpeas (cooked with 1 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chilly powder or paprika; 1/4 cup onions finely chopped; 2 tablespoons oil; For garnish:; 1/4 cup finely chopped onions; coriander/ cilantro leaves finely chopped; 1 green chilly finely chopped (optional); 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala or to taste; 1 teaspoon lime juice or to taste

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A quick and easy version of chole / chickpeas with the basic spices. I am wondering if this can be called chaat because of the final garnish.

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Chole masala…a dryer version / Chickpeas masala

Prep Time

20 mins

Ingredients

1 cup chole/ chickpeas cooked with 1 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chilly powder or paprika
1/4 cup onions finely chopped
2 tablespoons oil
For garnish:
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
coriander/ cilantro leaves finely chopped
1 green chilly finely chopped optional
1/2 teaspoon chaat masala or to taste
1 teaspoon lime juice or to taste

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium heat and saute 1/4 cup of onions. Add chilly powder and turmeric and mix well. Add drained chickpeas and sauté well till spices coats. Adjust salt if needed.
Garnish with onions + cilantro + green chillies + chaat masala and lime juice.

Recipe Notes

I used paprika, so please adjust the spice level accordingly if using any other chilly powder.

Recipe source: A friend and a good cook, Asha Bhatnager