Sukhe Chole

Sukhe Chole

Ingredients

Kabuli channa (chick peas) 250 gms
Split gram (chana dal) 2 tbsp
Ginger cut into long 1" piece
shreds
Green chillies-finely cut 2-3 nos
Pomegranate seeds powder 2 tbsp
(anaardana)
Red chilli powder 2 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tbsp
Dried mango powder 1/2 tsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Cloves 3 nos
Brown cardamom without skin 2
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Boiled potato cut into 1 big
big cubes
Oil/ghee/margarine 1/4 cup
Tea leaves tied in a 2 tsp
piece of cloth (tea bag)
Soda-bicarb 1/2 tsp
Salt To taste

Method

1. Soak channa in water with 1/2 tsp soda and tea bag for 5-6 hours.
2. Pressure cook channa with dal and the tea bag.
3. Roast cumin seeds, brown cardamom seeds and cloves on a griddle.
4. Strain channa. Keep water aside. Throw away the tea bag.
5. Put channa (without water) & potatoes in a dry karahi. Add all other ingredients except oil. In a separate vessel heat oil and pour over the channa with masalas.
6. Gently mix the channa and cook on slow fire for 5-7 minutes. Add water(of the channas) gradually. Cook for a few minutes. Garnish with tomatoes, shredded ginger and onions.
7. Serve hot. Tastes delicious with Bhaturas!!