Amritsari Chole Masala

1. Recipe Purani, Twist Naya! A land of rich heritage, vibrant culture, and luscious greens. Punjabi folks and foods are quite alike - full of life, zest, and strong robust characteristics! One such larger than life Punjabi dish is the Amritsari Chole Masala- like a chest full of flavours layered with taste, aroma and zest!Chole, like its states people, is also quite amicable - in a sense that it can literally pair well with practically anything and everything. For instance, eating chole with steaming rice is not bad but eating it with a puri or a paratha is even better & eating it with my personal favourite - Kulcha with a dollop of ghee is most definitely better than the rest!We share with you recipe of the classic Amritsari Chole with a flavour that is not yet discovered. Ingredients - 1.Kala Chana (soaked) - 250 grams. 2.Onion - 2 3.Tomato (pureed) - 2 4.Green Chilli - 2 5.Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tbsp. 6.Butter (Salted) - as per requirement. 7.TFT Amritsari Chole Masala - 1 ½ tbsp 8.TFT Cumin seeds - 1 tsp 9.TFT Cumin powder - ½ tsp 10. Dry Mango powder - ½ tsp 11.TFT Coriander powder - 1 tsp 12.TFT Turmeric powder - ½ tsp 13.TFT Chilli powder - 1 tsp 14.Salt to taste 15.Water (as per requirement) 16.Oil (as per requirement) 17.Coriander leaves (chopped) Method - 1.Soak the chana overnight or for 8–9 hours before using it to make the Amritsari Chole. 2.In a pan, heat the oil. Add bay leaf and cumin. Add onion, green chilli, and ginger garlic paste once they begin to sputter; sauté till translucent. 3.Add tomato puree and salt to taste when tomatoes are soft and mushy. Add all the dry ingredients - salt, TFT turmeric powder, TFT chilli powder, raw mango powder, Amritsari chole masala powder, TFT coriander powder, TFT cumin powder, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

2. 4.Now stir in the cooked chana. As needed, add more water. Maintain a moderate flame while bringing it to a boil. Cook it for three to five minutes. 5.Lastly, add chopped coriander leaves as a garnish. See, that wasn’t hard now, was it? We also have a little something to share, something that will make your Amritsari Chole the best you ever had! The Flavour Trail Amritsari Chole Masala, a notable spice mix that will not only infuse flavour in your Chole but also your other popular Indian dishes. This perfect blend of exotic and aromatic organic spices will lend a robust and tasty flavour to your dishes. This masala works its magic not just in Northern India but everywhere in the country! Its versatile flavours result in not just authentic Chole but appetising Aloo Gobi as well. So, the next time you want to make Amritsari Chole, you know where to go, not Punjab of course instead head to amazon, bigbasket, flipkart or cred where Amritsari Chole Masala and more, from traditional to new-age spice blends is available to buy with a single click. Not only that, but you can also know who grew your spice for you by scanning the QR code on their pack!