Punjabi Chole
Authentic Indian Chickpea Curry (Instant Pot)
Ingredients
Punjabi Chole
- 151 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 453 cup Water (for cooking chickpeas)
- 302 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 151 large Onion (finely chopped)
- 302 medium Tomatoes (pureed)
- 151 tsp Ginger (grated fresh)
- 302 clove Garlic (minced)
- 151 whole green chili (slit, adjust to taste)
- 151 tsp cumin seeds
- 302 whole black cardamom pods
- 453 whole cloves
- 151 inch cinnamon stick
- 151 tsp turmeric powder
- 151 tsp red chili powder
- 302 tsp coriander powder
- 151 tsp Garam masala
- 151 tsp chole masala (optional, for authentic flavor)
- count Salt (to taste)
- 302 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak the Chickpeas — Wash the dried chickpeas thoroughly and soak them in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Masala — Turn on the Instant Pot and set it to Sauté mode. Heat oil and add cumin seeds, black cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Sauté until fragrant. Add the onion and cook until golden brown. Stir in ginger, garlic, and green chili, and cook for another minute. Add tomato puree, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander, and salt. Cook until oil separates from the masala.
- Pressure Cook the Chickpeas — Add the soaked chickpeas and water to the Instant Pot. Stir well. Close the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 35 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
- Final Touches — Open the lid and stir the chole. Add garam masala and chole masala. Simmer for 2-3 minutes on Sauté mode. Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve — Serve hot with bhature, naan, or steamed basmati rice.