Three delicious Chole (Chickpea Curry) recipes for you

Here are three delicious Chole (Chickpea Curry) recipes for you to choose from. Each one has its unique flavor profile, so feel free to pick the one that resonates with your taste buds:

1. Chickpea Curry (Chhole):
   • Ingredients:
     • 1 medium serrano pepper, cut into thirds
     • 4 large cloves garlic
     • 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
     • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1-inch)
     • 6 tablespoons canola oil or grapeseed oil
     • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
     • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
     • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
     • 2 ¼ cups no-salt-added canned diced tomatoes with their juice (from a 28-ounce can)
     • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
     • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed
     • 2 teaspoons garam masala
     • Fresh cilantro for garnish
   • Instructions:
     1. Pulse serrano pepper, garlic, and ginger in a food processor until minced.
     2. Add onion; pulse until finely chopped, but not watery.
     3. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
     4. Add the onion mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (3 to 5 minutes).
     5. Add coriander, cumin, and turmeric; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
     6. Pulse tomatoes in the food processor until finely chopped. Add to the pan along with salt.
     7. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes.
     8. Add chickpeas and garam masala; reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more.
     9. Serve topped with cilantro, if desired. 🌿
2. Punjabi-Style Chole Chickpea Curry:
   • Ingredients:
     • Dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
     • Teabags
     • Bicarbonate soda
     • Cinnamon stick
     • Cardamom pods
     • Cloves
   • Instructions:
     1. Wash and soak the dried chickpeas overnight.
     2. When ready to cook, drain the chickpeas and place them in a large saucepan.
     3. Cover with water and add the teabags, bicarbonate soda, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves.
     4. Bring to a simmer and cook for about an hour until the chickpeas are really soft. 🍽️
3. Chickpea Curry with Potato (Chana Aloo Curry):
   • Ingredients:
     • Garlic and onion
     • Spices (brings out the flavor)
     • Potatoes
     • Chickpeas
     • Tomato
     • Broth/stock
     • Green onion and parsley
   • Instructions:
     1. Sauté garlic and onion.
     2. Sauté spices.
     3. Coat potato in the spices.
     4. Add chickpeas, tomato, and broth/stock.
     5. Simmer to reduce and thicken, then stir in green onion and parsley at the end. 🥔🌶️

Choose the recipe that tempts your taste buds, and enjoy your flavorful Chole! 😋👨‍🍳🍛