Punjabi Chole
Authentic Indian Chickpea Curry (Instant Pot)
Ingredients
Punjabi Chole
- 205 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 615 cup Water (for cooking chickpeas)
- 410 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 205 large Onion (finely chopped)
- 410 medium Tomatoes (pureed)
- 205 tsp Ginger (grated fresh)
- 410 clove Garlic (minced)
- 205 whole green chili (slit, adjust to taste)
- 205 tsp cumin seeds
- 410 whole black cardamom pods
- 615 whole cloves
- 205 inch cinnamon stick
- 205 tsp turmeric powder
- 205 tsp red chili powder
- 410 tsp coriander powder
- 205 tsp Garam masala
- 205 tsp chole masala (optional, for authentic flavor)
- count Salt (to taste)
- 410 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.