How to Cook Perfect Amritsari Chole

Amritsari Chole. Amritsari chole recipe with step by step photos – this amritsari chole masala tastes similar to the chole one gets in the Punjabi joints on the streets of Delhi. This recipe had been requested my many of you when I had posted the garlic naan recipe. So finally posting the amritsari chole recipe.

The base of the curry has tomato and onions which are flavored with the freshly ground masala and other everyday spices. **'**Amritsari Chole Restaurant Style Chole Masala' is one of my favorite Punjabi dishes. Amritsar is a beautiful city in the Indian state of Punjab, which is famous for its authentic Punjabi food and the glorious Golden temple. You can cook Amritsari Chole using 11 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Amritsari Chole

1. Prepare of Kabuli Chana/ Chickpeas.
2. It’s of Tomato.
3. You need of Onion.
4. You need of Turmeric powder.
5. It’s of Cinnamon sticks.
6. Prepare of Cumin powder.
7. You need of Garam masala powder.
8. Prepare of Chana Masala.
9. You need of Salt and sugar.
10. Prepare of Lemon juice.
11. You need of Mustard oil to cook.

So, some also call it a 'Golden City'. Amritsari Choley This dish needs little introduction. Super popular almost all over the country and served and enjoyed at roadside dhabas and restaurants with equal gusto. Todays Special: बहुत ही आसान तरीके से बनाये यह लाजवाब स्वाद वाले अमृतसरी पिंडी छोले.

Amritsari Chole instructions

1. Wash chickpeas and soak them in water overnight. The next morning drain out the water and put it in the pressure cooker. Add cinnamon sticks and cook for 20 minutes..
2. Add oil in the pan. Temper it with sugar..
3. Make paste of tomato and onion. First put Chana in the pan. Then add the masala paste of tomato and onion..
4. Add turmeric powder and salt then cook it for few minutes..
5. After a while, add cumin powder and garam masala powder. Cook in low flame for few minutes..
6. Add water in the pan. Cook till the gravy becomes thick..
7. Then sprinkle chana masala powder and squeeze some lemon juice..
8. Mix everything and serve..

In this amritsari chole recipe, cooked chickpeas are simmered on low flame for longer period of time. By this time, chana will absorb many flavors and becomes so delicious. While in the punjabi chole bhature recipe, onion-tomato paste is sauteed (bhuno technique) and then mixed with boiled chickpeas. To make this delicious Amritsari Chole at home, you can start with preparing chickpeas. Drain again and transfer to a deep pan.