Chole Masala (Punjabi Chole Recipe)

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Step-by-step instructions!

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Heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven on high heat. Add cumin seeds and as soon as they start popping, add onion, garlic and ginger and sauté over medium-low heat until caramelized.

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Add the coriander, cumin powder, cayenne, turmeric, paprika/smoked paprika, and garam masala.

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Cook for another 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes + juices, scraping up any bits that have stuck to the pan. Add the water, garbanzo beans, and salt.

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Cook:

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When you hear the seeds begin to pop in the oil that’s when you know it’s time to add the onion, garlic, and ginger.

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Chole Masala (Punjabi Chole Recipe)

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Heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven on high heat. Add cumin seeds and as soon as they start popping, add onion, garlic and ginger and sauté over medium-low heat until caramelized.

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