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SOOKHE CHOLE (CHICKPEA STIR FRY)

SOOKHE CHOLE

Nutrient Information for ¾ katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

161

7.4

18.1

6.2

4 katoris
30 minutes
  • If you are prescribed 1200 kcal, 1400 kcal, 1600 kcal, 1800 kcal you can consume: 3/4 katori
  • If you are prescribed 2000 Kcal, you can consume: 1katori
  • 1 cup chickpea (safeéd chole)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 mediums tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 small green chillies, sliced (optional)
  • 4 tsp mustard oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 sprigs coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnish

Dry Spices

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 bay leaves (tej patta) 
  • 1/2 tsp amchur powder (dried mango powder)
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala (freshly prepared) *
  • Use minimal amount of salt

*Refer to the recipe of garam masala

Pre-preparation

  • Wash and soak safeéd chole overnight.
  1. Drain the safeéd chole. 
  2. Peel the onion, ginger and garlic and wash them along with tomato and green chilli.
  3.  Finely chop the onion, tomato, and slice the green chillies and crush ginger and garlic.
  4. Pressure cook the chole with 2 cups of water and salt for 25-30 minutes. Drain and reserve the water.
  5. Heat oil in a pan, add bay leaf and chillies, and stir; add chopped onions and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until soft and oil separates.
  6. Add salt, turmeric and coriander powder and mix well.
  7. Add boiled chole to the pan, mix and cook for 10-12 minutes on low flame, adding a few tbsp of the reserved water if needed to prevent sticking to the pan. Add amchur powder and freshly ground garam masala.
  8. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

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The content of the website is part of a research study led by Prof Ambuj Roy (Department of Cardiology) & Prof Archna Singh (Department of Biochemistry) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi and Dr Suparna Ghosh-Jerath at TGI, Delhi. The research study is a grant of Indian Council of Medical Research.                           

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