Punjabi Chole
Authentic Indian Chickpea Curry (Instant Pot)
Ingredients
Punjabi Chole
- 226 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 678 cup Water (for cooking chickpeas)
- 452 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 226 large Onion (finely chopped)
- 452 medium Tomatoes (pureed)
- 226 tsp Ginger (grated fresh)
- 452 clove Garlic (minced)
- 226 whole green chili (slit, adjust to taste)
- 226 tsp cumin seeds
- 452 whole black cardamom pods
- 678 whole cloves
- 226 inch cinnamon stick
- 226 tsp turmeric powder
- 226 tsp red chili powder
- 452 tsp coriander powder
- 226 tsp Garam masala
- 226 tsp chole masala (optional, for authentic flavor)
- count Salt (to taste)
- 452 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.