Aloo Matar Chole Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chickpeas (kabuli chana), soaked overnight
• 2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

Method:

1. Cooking the Chickpeas:

• Soak the chickpeas in water overnight.
• The next day, wash them with fresh water and put them in a pressure cooker.
• Add 2 cups of water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric to the chickpeas.
• Close the lid of the cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles.
• Once the chickpeas are soft, turn off the heat and drain them, keeping the water aside.

1. Cooking the Potatoes:

• Cook the potatoes in a pressure cooker with a little salt for 1-2 whistles.
• After cooking, drain and keep the potatoes aside.

1. Cooking the Peas:

• If using frozen peas, soak them in hot water for 5 minutes and then drain.
• If using fresh peas, boil them slightly.

1. Preparing the Tempering:

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds.
• When the cumin seeds start to crackle, add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
• Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

1. Adding Spices:

• Add chopped tomatoes to the browned onions and cook until soft.
• Add turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
• Mix the spices well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

1. Combining Chickpeas, Potatoes, and Peas:

• Add the cooked chickpeas, potatoes, and peas to the pan.
• Mix all the ingredients well.
• If the mixture is thick, add the reserved chickpea water.

1. Final Spices and Cooking:

• Add garam masala and chaat masala, and mix well.
• Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes, allowing all the spices to blend.

1. Garnishing:

• Garnish the cooked chole with fresh coriander leaves.

Serving:

• Serve hot Aloo Matar Chole with roti, paratha, naan, or rice.
• You can also serve it with papad, pickle, and sliced onions.

Enjoy this delicious Aloo Matar Chole!

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