pindi chole

Name: Pindi Chole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 can(s) chick peas (organic); 2 - red onion, cut into big thin (semi-circle) slices; 2 - tomatoes on the vine, cut into big thin (semi-circle) slices; 1 cup(s) milk, low-fat; 1 tablespoon(s) garam masala; 1 teaspoon(s) turmeric powder, optional; 1 tablespoon(s) channa masala (can be substituted with 1/2 tbsp garam masala); 1 tablespoon(s) dried methi leaves (can be substituted with finely chopped cilantro); - salt to taste; - red chilli powder to taste; 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon(s) butter

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Vasupradha Raghav-Vasudevan

Chennai

Updated on Apr 3, 2012

The time-tested recipe of India!! A CELEBRITY among Indians...people have this side with poori (a fried delight/snack - the recipe to be posted soon!) My husband loves it and whenever I make this for him...well you know, the rest is history ;) So do try and make your husband and kids and family and friends...everyone, really really happy!! :) Here's my version of this Indian gem... Happy cooking...!!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 35 Min

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Ingredients

2 cans chick peas (organic)
2 - red onion, cut into big thin (semi-circle) slices
2 - tomatoes on the vine, cut into big thin (semi-circle) slices
1 cup milk, low-fat
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric powder, optional
1 tablespoon channa masala (can be substituted with 1/2 tbsp garam masala)
1 tablespoon dried methi leaves (can be substituted with finely chopped cilantro)
- salt to taste
- red chilli powder to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon butter

How To Make pindi chole

Step 1

Cut the tomatoes and onions and keep them aside in separate containers

Step 2

Add the vegetable oil to the sauce pan, heated over medium flame. now add the onion slices and saute them for about 10-12 min till the slices turn golden-brown. Then add the tomato slices and saute them together.
Step 3

Add the cup of milk. Now add all the ingredients except methi leaves, chick peas and butter. Cook on med-high, stirring occasionally, (till the milk starts to bind the mixture, turning the mixture reddish-orange in color) for about 10 min.
Step 4

Now stir in the methi leaves and butter. In about 1-2 min add the drained and washed store-bought canned chick peas to the mixture. Mix well.
Step 5

Let all the ingredients cook for about 5-6 min on med-high and then for 4-5 min on medium. Now turn off the heat and serve hot and immediately in a dish. You can garnish it with chopped onion slices and/or finely chopped fresh cilantro!! Enjoy this Indian delicacy with Rice/Indian Tortillas - But the best marriage would be with Pooris!! recipe to be posted soon!!
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