Vegan Chole

1. 1

   Pressure cook the chickpeas until tender

   • Place soaked chickpeas and water in the pressure cooker
   • Secure the lid and cook for 5 whistles
   • Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening

   TIPEnsure the water level is about an inch above the chickpeas for even cooking.
2. 2

   Sauté the aromatics and spices

   • Heat oil in a pan and splutter cumin seeds
   • Add onion and ginger-garlic paste and sauté until golden
   • Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, and coriander powder to cook until soft

   TIPSauté the onions until they are deep brown to give the gravy a rich color and depth.
3. 3

   Combine ingredients and simmer the gravy

   • Add the cooked chickpeas and their liquid to the pan
   • Mix in the amchur, garam masala, and salt
   • Simmer on low heat until the gravy reaches desired consistency

   TIPMash a few chickpeas against the side of the pot to thicken the gravy naturally without extra starch.

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