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    Chole Recipe | Chole for Bhature

    Published: Dec 20, 2011 · Modified: Nov 7, 2020 by Srivalli · 15 Comments

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    I always think that life changed a whole lot since I started blogging. Blogging has affected my life and my family more than I can actually say. It took a different shape when I actually met some of them and many bloggers have been part of our family conversation. It has been a life-changing experience and one that I will always enjoy. Even though I don't actually interact much as I used to previously, having started the Blogging Marathon, it has again got me close to a close-knitted group, which is so generous and forthcoming in sharing what they know, their experience, etc. In many ways, they are my closest pals.

    Every edition I announce, I look forward to meeting new bloggers, wishing more bloggers join me. Yet even if one of my regular BM pals miss, I itch so much to mail them asking why they are not doing it. And trust me, I love our discussions and enjoy doing the BM every month.

     

    So when there is something to share and rejoice it becomes a communal celebration altogether. This post is very special as it's dedicated to welcome a new member into our group - a special baby shower for welcoming PJ's Junior 2. When we got to know the wonderful news, we wanted to do something special for her. Vaishali popped the question I was wanting to ask, and it opened a flood of enthusiasm among the entire group. An occasion such as this can even make a person who just joined us, to be part of this lovely thing. I was so thrilled to know that Mireille Roc was as eager as us in wishing PJ.

    We wanted to celebrate by cooking something from PJ's space. The way each of them has responded and recreated was simply awesome. I must thank  Aarthi for taking efforts in collecting all the images and creating a collage.

     

    Here's wishing PJ the very best and hope you enjoy this!

    Check out what the other bloggers have made from her blog

    Aarthi
    Cool Lassi(e)
    Gayathri Kumar
    Kalyani
    Kaveri
    Mireille Roc
    Pavani
    Pradnya
    Priya Srinivasan
    Priya Suresh
    Suma
    Vardhini
    Veena
    Vaishali

     
    PJ has a huge collection, yet I settled on a dish that will always be a favorite for my kids. I always wanted to use tea bags and tamarind for the chole to see how it tastes. So this was a good chance.

     

     

    Chole for Bhature

    Ingredients Needed:

    For boiling the Channa
    Channa /Chickpeas - 1 cup
    Tea bag -1
    Bay leaf - 1

    For the gravy

    Oil - 1 tbsp
    Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
    Onion, puree -1
    Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
    Tomatoes, puree - 2 medium
    Coriander powder -1 tsp
    Tamarind, thick extract - 1 tbsp
    Chilli powder - 1 tsp
    Salt to taste
    Coriander leaves to garnish.

     

    How to make the Chole

    Wash the chickpeas and soak overnight. Drain the water and pressure cook the channa with the bay leaf and tea bag. Pressure cook for 4 whistles. Remove the teabag and the bay leaf from the cooked chickpeas and keep the cooked channa aside.

    Heat oil in a pan and put in jeera and when it splutters add the onion puree and saute till soft.

    Next, add ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell goes off.

    Then add the tomato puree and cook till the oil comes out.

    Next add the coriander powder, tamarind extract, coriander powder, chili powder, salt, and cook everything gets cooked well.

    Now add the cooked chickpea along with the water and bring it to boil. Then simmer and continue cooking till the gravy thickens.

    Serve with Bhaturas.

    Notes: You can mash a handful of cooked channa to make the gravy thick.

     

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    Chole Recipe | Chole for Bhature

    Cuisine Punjab
    Author Srivalli
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    Comments

    1. Suma Gandlur says

      December 20, 2011 at 2:38 am

      As you said, love to be a part of this virtual world. The platter looks inviting.

      Reply
    2. The Pumpkin Farm says

      December 20, 2011 at 3:37 am

      agree with you Valli, this is very exciting , doing an online baby shower makes the world feel so small and close. I loved the experience thoroughly

      Reply
    3. Maayeka says

      December 20, 2011 at 8:35 am

      very yummy and tempting curry..

      Reply
    4. veena krishnakumar says

      December 20, 2011 at 8:45 am

      Lovely Platter Valli, and feels great to be part of this virtual world

      Reply
    5. Gayathri Kumar says

      December 20, 2011 at 10:32 am

      Very delicious combo. PJ will love it for sure...

      Reply
    6. Kaveri says

      December 20, 2011 at 10:47 am

      Looks so yummy and tempting

      Reply
    7. Priya says

      December 20, 2011 at 10:50 am

      Seriously i have friends that too virtual friends all over the world coz of this wonderful blogsphere, love this really u know,eventhough we got an opportunity to met each other..Wonderful chole Valli..looks fabulous..

      Reply
    8. Gayathri Anand says

      December 20, 2011 at 1:07 pm

      Love this dish lot .. You have a award in my blog do collect it dear

      Reply
    9. PriyaVaasu says

      December 20, 2011 at 1:20 pm

      Tempting Chole!!!

      Reply
    10. Rajani says

      December 20, 2011 at 3:54 pm

      Lovely Chole, wish I had taken the photos of the dishes I made from PJ's blog!

      Reply
    11. vaishali sabnani says

      December 20, 2011 at 5:51 pm

      Valli it was a pleasure cooking for this special post....n I love these chole bhature....but I add onions while boiling the chole ,which makes the gravy thick n lends a special flavor...try it sometime....

      Reply
    12. Jayashree says

      December 21, 2011 at 3:52 am

      Nice post, Valli.

      Reply
    13. Rumana Rawat says

      December 21, 2011 at 4:46 am

      My all time favorite dish.. i can eat this dish any time of the day:) Awesome:)

      Reply
    14. Kalyani says

      December 21, 2011 at 5:42 pm

      Glad we could all link up to the baby shower post ! the chole looks soo tempting !

      Reply
    15. PJ says

      December 22, 2011 at 1:02 pm

      I am overwhelmed by your gesture.Thanks a bunch for doing this dear :)..This recipe is my favorite too and looks really tempting..

      Reply

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