Vegan Chole Masala | Vegan Chickpea Curry

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup boiled potaoes
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups cooked Chickpea
• 1 1/2 cup chopped Onion
• 1 - 2 cloves of Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 cup Tomato puree
• 3 tsp Garam Masala powder or Chole masala powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 1/2 tsp Red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 Bay leaf (Tej pata)
• 2 one inch Cinnamon sticks
• 3 Lavang (Clove)
• 2 Star Anise (Phool)
• 1 Black Cardamom pod
• 3 green Cardamom pods
• 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
• Salt to taste

Step by step photo recipe to make Vegan Chole Masala:

• Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.

• Once the mustard seeds crackle add cinnamon sticks, bay leaf, green cardamom pods, black cardamom pod, star anise, and clove. Saute for 30 seconds on medium flame.

• On low flame add turmeric powder and red chili powder. Saute.

• Make a paste of chopped onion, ginger, and garlic. Add the paste to the masala mixture. Saute on low to medium flame till onion paste turns golden brown.

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• Add tomato puree and cook on low flame for 2 minutes.

• Add garam masala powder or chole masala powder and cook for another minute.

• Next add cooked chickpea, potato, and mix well.

• Add a 1/2 cup of water and let it boil on medium flame for 2 - 3 minute.

• Check if salt needs to be added before serving. Serve with Puri, Rice, and Roti.