Tangy Chole Masala with Masaledar Soya Bhurji

⏱️ 15m Prep🔥 25m Cook
Primary Dish

Tangy Chole Masala

Ingredients

  • 400 g Canned Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 150 g Onion (finely chopped)
  • 200 g Tomatoes (pureed)
  • 15 g Ginger (grated)
  • 10 g Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Green Chili (slit)
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Chole Masala Powder
  • 1 tsp Amchur Powder (Dry Mango Powder)
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 150 ml Water
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander (chopped)

Cooking Steps

1

Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

2

Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown (5-7 mins).

3

Add ginger, garlic, and green chili. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

4

Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates (5-7 mins).

5

Stir in turmeric, coriander, red chili, chole masala, amchur powder, and salt. Cook for 1 minute.

6

Add drained chickpeas and water. Close the lid and pressure cook for 2 whistles (or simmer on stove for 10-12 mins if chickpeas are already soft).

7

Once pressure releases, open the lid, mash a few chickpeas to thicken the gravy. Stir in garam masala and fresh coriander. Simmer for 2 minutes.

The Perfect Pairing

Masaledar Soya Bhurji

Ingredients

  • 100 g Soya Granules
  • 100 g Onion (finely chopped)
  • 50 g Tomato (finely chopped)
  • 5 g Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 1 Green Chili (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander (chopped)

Cooking Steps

1

Soak soya granules in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly and squeeze out excess water.

2

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

3

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (3-4 mins).

4

Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili. Sauté for 1 minute.

5

Add chopped tomato and cook until it softens (2-3 mins).

6

Stir in turmeric, coriander, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 1 minute.

7

Add the squeezed soya granules and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes until dry and well combined with spices. Stir in garam masala and fresh coriander.