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.
Servings: 3
Calories: 349kcal
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: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 851mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1422IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 5mg