Chole (Vegetarian Indian Chickpeas)

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This chickpea dish, also referred to as chana masala, gets its deep, robust flavor from simmering together aromatic spices like anise pods, cloves, and garam masala. Serve with naan and basmati rice.

Submitted by Van Dana
Updated on December 11, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

  • 2 star anise pods

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 teaspoon chile powder

  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¾ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 whole clove, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and star anise. Continue to sauté until just fragrant. Add chickpeas, tomato sauce, water, chile powder, garam masala, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and clove. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until chickpeas start to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. Mash some chickpeas directly in the pot to give sauce a chunkier consistency. Cover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 15 minutes. Remove star anise and clove before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

143 Calories
5g Fat
22g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 143
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 943mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 360mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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