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AMRITSARI CHOLE
INGREDIENTS FOR BOILED CHICKPEAS:
• 2 black cardamom pods
• 2 teaspoons tea leaves
• 4 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon carom seeds (ajwain)
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 to 5 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup chickpeas (soaked overnight and washed)
• Water as required
FOR AMRITSARI PINDI CHOLE:
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 whole dried red chilies
• 2-star anise pods
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sliced garlic
• 1 tablespoon julienned ginger
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chole masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 cup tamarind pulp
• Boiled chickpeas
• 1/2 cup chickpea cooking water
• 3 potatoes, boiled, cubed, and fried
• 1/2 cup paneer, cubed and fried
METHOD FOR BOILED CHICKPEAS:
• Prepare a spice bag by combining black cardamom, tea leaves, cloves, cinnamon stick, carom seeds, bay leaves, and garlic. Securely tie the spices into a pouch.
• In a pressure cooker, add the soaked chickpeas and the spice bag. Close the lid and cook for 4 to 5 whistles.
• Once the chickpeas are cooked and cooled, remove the spice bag.
FOR AMRITSARI CHOLE:
• Heat oil in a large pan. Add dried red chilies, star anise, green chilies, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
• Add chopped onions and tomatoes. Cook until they are soft and translucent.
• Add chole masala, salt, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and tamarind pulp. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
• Gradually add the boiled chickpeas along with some of the cooking water. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed. Allow it to cook until the flavors blend.
• Once the mixture is cooked, add fried potatoes and paneer. Cook until everything is heated through and the oil begins to separate.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.