Punjabi Chole Recipe with Chole Masala | Jain Option Available

🌶️ Dhaba Style Chole — Ghar Pe, Without Hassle

That rich, dark, spicy chole you get at dhabas — thick gravy, bold flavour, perfectly cooked chickpeas.

At home, it usually misses that depth or becomes too complicated.

With Four Farmers Chole Masala, you don’t need 10 spices or long prep.
Just one balanced blend — giving you authentic Punjabi taste, without preservatives or additives.

🍛 Recipe Overview

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: ~45 minutes
• Serves: 4 people
• Yield: ~800–900 grams chole (medium-thick gravy)
• 1 Cup = 240 ml (standard measuring cup)
  
  

🧾 Ingredients (for 4 servings)

Main:

• 1 cup dried chickpeas (kabuli chana) — soaked overnight
• 3 cups water (for pressure cooking)
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee

Vegetables:

• 2 medium tomatoes (finely chopped or pureed) (~1 cup)
• 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped) (optional)
• 1 tsp ginger paste (optional)
• 1 tsp garlic paste (optional)

👉 Jain Option: Skip onion, garlic, ginger — still tastes great

Spices:

• 2 tsp Four Farmers Chole Masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
• Salt to taste

Optional (for deeper color & flavour):

• 1 black tea bag or 1 tsp tea leaves (for boiling chole)

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Soak & Boil Chickpeas

Soak 1 cup chickpeas overnight (8–10 hours).
Pressure cook with 3 cups water + salt for 4–5 whistles until soft.

👉 Optional: Add tea bag while boiling for darker color

2. Prepare Masala Base

Heat oil/ghee in a pan.
Add onions (if using) and sauté till golden.
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.

Add tomatoes and cook until oil separates.

3. Add Spices

Add:

• 2 tsp Four Farmers Chole Masala
• Turmeric
• Red chilli powder

Cook for 2–3 minutes till aromatic.

4. Combine & Simmer

Add boiled chickpeas with some cooking water.
Mix well and simmer for 10–15 minutes.

Mash a few chickpeas to thicken gravy.

5. Final Touch

Adjust salt and consistency.
Cook till you get thick, rich gravy.

🔥 Pro Tips for Perfect Chole

• Slightly overcook = deeper flavour
• Mash some chole for restaurant-style texture
• Let it rest 10 mins before serving (flavour improves)
• Use ghee for richer taste

🌿 Why Four Farmers Chole Masala?

• ✔️ No preservatives, no fillers
• ✔️ Balanced spice blend — no extra masalas needed
• ✔️ Small-batch roasted for deeper flavour
• ✔️ Works perfectly even without onion & garlic

Result: Authentic Punjabi taste, simplified

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Bhature
• Jeera rice
• Plain roti
• Lemon & coriander garnish

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