Shahi Chole

Chole channa- Garbanzo beans I feel is a versatile Bean. There are so  many different ways to cook them. This is one of the way in which I make them. There are other varieties which goes well with Chat or Puri. This is taste best with Naan , roti  or Paratha, It taste great with Rice as well. This recipe is adapted from my SIL. I have made this version for a temple function for about 80 ppl, I did gather lots of praise.
 So here you go with my version of quick 20 min yummy Shahi Chole :)

Ingrediants

1 cup Garbanzo beans
2 medium sized Tomatoes
1 Tbsp Cashewnut
1 tsp Sesame seeds
1/2 tsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Kashmiri Chili powder
1 tsp Pav Bhaji Masala ( I use MDH or Everest masala)
Abt 1 tsp Kasuri Methi ( dry Fenugreek leaves)
Oil
Water

Procedure:

Wash and soak garbanzo beans overnite. You may also choose to soak it in hot water for about 3-4 hrs. Pressure cook the beans in little salt for about 3-4 whistles.

In a bowl take roughly chopped tomatoes and cashew and Microwave them for about 3 min. Or cook over flame till tomatoes are tender.

Now mix all the spices as mentioned in the ingredient list apart from Kasuri methi and blend it to form a smooth paste.

In a skillet, add oil, Add the puree and about 1 1/2 cup water and bring it to boil. Adjust salt accordingly. Drain the water from the cooked beans and add them to gravy. Let it cook for another 10 mins at least. Add hand crushed Kasuri methi and mix. Garnish with cilantro and serve with your choice of bread.



Tada.. its done. Yummy Creamy Shahi Chole is ready!!

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PS: All recipes are without Onion and Garlic

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