Amritsari Pindi Chole Masala is one of the most popular North Indian chickpeas curry. This amazingly authentic curry tastes heavenly. This dish is sure to bring a flavor of Amritsar streets right into your home. It is so inviting and rich, spicy and full of awesome flavors.

Prep Time : 10-15 minutes
Cook time : 31-40 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Tangy

Ingredients for Amritsari Pindi Chole Recipe :

• Chickpeas soaked overnight 1 cup
• Black tea bags 2
• Oil 2 tablespoons
• Cumin seeds 1 tablespoon
• Black salt 1/2 tablespoon
• Onion finely chopped 1 large
• Ginger Gralic paste 1 tablespoon
• Red chilli powder 1½ tablespoons
• Coriander powder 1 tablespoon
• Chole masala 1½ tablespoons
• Aamchur powder 1 teaspoon
• Tomatoes quartered 2 medium
• Green chillies slit 4-5
• Salt to taste
• Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon

Method :

1. Ensure the Kabuli Chana/ Chickpeas was soaked for 8 hours or overnight in water. Add soaked chana into the pressure cooker, add a teaspoon of salt , pinch of baking soda and two black tea bags. Add two to three cardamom, two bay leaves, and one cinamon. Ensure the water level is at least 2 inches above the level of chana.
   
   Note: The addition of tea bag while cooking the chana, help give the Amritsari chole a lovely deep colour.
2. Pressure cook the chickpeas/ kabuli chana for about 15 to 20 minutes or 3 to 4 whistle on medium heat.
   Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally. Strain the chole/chickpeas and reserve the water . Discard tea bags, bay leaves, cinnamon and cardamom.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add onion and sauté till it is golden brwon. Then add ginger garlic paste and mix it.
4. Add Finley chopped tomatoes and saute it for 3 to 4 minutes with lid .
5. Add red chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt ( to taste) ,garam masala powder, amchur powder, balck salt and kasuri methi and mix it and cook it till tomatoes are pulpy.
6. Add chickpeas alongwith cooking reserve water and add chole masala powder and cook it with lid close for 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Serve hot.

Nutrition Info :

1. Calories : 2153 Kcal
2. Carbohydrates : 199.1 gm
3. Protein : 68.9 gm
4. Fat : 120.2 gm
5. Other : Iron- 19.9mg