Chole (Chickpeas Curry)

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpeas
• ¼ cup oil
• 2 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 4 fresh green chili
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• ½ tsp cloves powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2-3 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup yogurt, whisked
• salt to taste
• coriander leaves (cilantro)

Directions

1. Soak chickpeas in water for 6-8 hours, drain water and then cook well.
2. Finely grind ¼ cup cooked chickpeas, coarsely chopped onion, green chili, garlic, and ginger with ½ cup water.
3. Heat oil in a stock pot on medium heat and fry all of the finely chopped onions until dark browned.
4. Add tomatoes and all the herbs/spices, stir well, then simmer for 15 min.
5. Add yogurt, cooked chickpeas and salt, stir, let the mixture come to a boil and then simmer for 30-45 min.
6. Garnish with coriander leaves when ready to serve.

Serves 8-10