Chholey

Chholey is the most famous Punjabi dish and is known for it spicy taste.

Recipe:

Ingredients:
Chholey (chickpeas) boiled, 2 bowls
Onions chopped, 5
Tomatoes chopped, 1
Garam masala
Dhaniya powder
Salt & pepper
Elaichi (cardamom) 3-4
Kali mirch (Pepper seeds)
Ginger-garlic paste
Cooking oil
Jeera (cumin seeds) & Hing
Green chillies or red chilly powder

Procedure:
1. Heat oil & jeera in a deep pan and add chopped onions, chillies & ginger-garlic paste
2. Once the onions are golden brown add chopped tomatoes, elaichi (cardamom) and stir
3. Add all the spices (Garam masala, dhaniya powder, kali mirch, salt & pepper etc)
4. Keep stirring till the paste becomes dark & gives an aroma
5. Add chholey and cook for 3-4 minutes
6. Add 2-3 glasses of water and let it boil
7. Once the gravy becomes thick and chickpeas are cooked it is ready!

Eat with onions for the authentic Punjabi flavour