Punjabi Chole
Authentic Indian Chickpea Curry (Instant Pot)
Ingredients
Punjabi Chole
- 206 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 618 cup Water (for cooking chickpeas)
- 412 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 206 large Onion (finely chopped)
- 412 medium Tomatoes (pureed)
- 206 tsp Ginger (grated fresh)
- 412 clove Garlic (minced)
- 206 whole green chili (slit, adjust to taste)
- 206 tsp cumin seeds
- 412 whole black cardamom pods
- 618 whole cloves
- 206 inch cinnamon stick
- 206 tsp turmeric powder
- 206 tsp red chili powder
- 412 tsp coriander powder
- 206 tsp Garam masala
- 206 tsp chole masala (optional, for authentic flavor)
- count Salt (to taste)
- 412 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.