Chole (Chick Pea Curry)

If you love curry but want to reduce the amount of meat that you eat, this is the dish for you!. This budget buster does not skimp on flavor. Loaded with healthy chick peas, tomatoes which provide lupine, along with turmeric, known for it's anti inflammatory qualities.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Course Dinner

Cuisine Indian

Servings

Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients

15 Oz Chickpeas
1 Onion
1.5 Tbsp Ghee
1/2 Green Chili Pepper
1 Cloves Garlic
1 Tbsp Ginger Root
15 Oz Tomatoes
1 Tbs Chole Masala
1 Tsp Chili Powder
1 Tsp Ground Turmeric
1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin
Salt to Taste

Instructions

Heat a saute' pan to medium high heat
Add the ghee (olive oil can be substituted for ghee for vegan cooking)
Add the onions to the pan, along with the chili pepper, ginger, and garlic
Once you see them start to glisten, add the chili powder, turmeric, and cumin
Add in the Chole masala
Let all the aromatics cook together for a minute or two this adds a layer of flavor to the dish
Add in the tomatoes and cook covered until they start to break down 15- 20 minutes
Add in the chick peas and cover, let it all cook together for another 10 minutes

Notes

Chole Masala can be found in most International grocery stores, It is a blend of Indian spices - You may also look up the ingredients and mix your own.

This dish can be eaten alone or served over rice or with bread

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 851mgFiber: 14gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1422IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 5mg

Keyword budget, Dinner, easy, family, Healthy, Vegetarian

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