Black Chloe is very popular in northern India and is a common lunch meal. Consisting of black chickpeas, it is a great option for vegetarians and vegans. Get the ingredients for this wonderful recipe in your local market and you are good to go. Enjoy yours in a Vaya Tyffyn lunch box.
Health Benefits
Regular consumption of chickpeas will help you reap many health benefits. As a nutrient and vitamin dense legume, it is a healthy option for anytime. Recent studies reveal that the chickpea helps regulate your blood sugar levels and protects against heart disease. Thanks to a high fiber content, it also helps with digestion. Not to be forgotten, chickpeas are a wonderful source of protein. Eating black chole will help your muscles repair and stay strong.
Ingredients
boiled chickpeas: 2 tbsp
cardamom: 5
black peppercorns: 4
bay leaves: 2
cinnamon stick: 2
tea bag: 1
salt to taste
small onions- peeled and sliced: 3
tomato puree: 2 cups
cloves: 2
ginger-garlic paste: 2 tsp
garam masala powder or chole masala: 2 tsp
cumin powder: 3 tsp
paprika powder: 1 tsp
kashmiri chili powder: 1 tsp
Ghee: 1 tsp
How To Make Black Chole
- Soak the chickpeas overnight, drain, and set aside.
- Place the chickpeas, some water, tea bag, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, and a little
salt in the pressure cooker. - Allow it to cool, then press the contents until soft becomes soft.
- Heat oil in a wok.
- Once, hot stir in the onions and the cloves.
- Cook until they appear golden brown.
- Add the garlic-ginger paste and cook for 3 minutes. Ensure the smell of the garlic-ginger paste dissipates.
- Stir in the tomato puree, cover, and heat for 12 minutes on a medium flame.
- Mix the chole masala, paprika powder, red chilli, and cumin powder.
- Apply heat for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the drained chickpeas, making sure they are coated with spices. It may be necessary to add water to the mix.
- Replace the cover and let heat for another 25 minutes.
- Mix 1 tbsp of ghee and let it cook for 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.