Punjabi Aloo Chole

Punjabi Aloo Chole

made with Arvinda's Channa Masala

A restaurant staple and a "go-to" for vegetarians and yogis alike, our Channa Masala is mildly spiced with ginger, cumin and turmeric, elevating this chick pea and potato curry to a level of flavour bliss!

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Punjabi Aloo Chole

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 2 to 4

Ingredients

  • 2 CUPS water, divided
  • 1 ¼ CUP cubed peeled potatoes, OR 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
  • 2 TBSP. oil
  • ½ CUP finely chopped onions
  • ¼ CUP crushed tomatoes, canned and unsalted
  • 1 ½ TBSP. ARVINDA’S CHANNA MASALA (use 1 TBSP. for milder; 2 TBSP. for hotter)
  • ½ TSP. garlic paste
  • 2 CUPS chick peas, cooked, OR 540ml (19-ounce) can, rinsed and drained
  • ½ TSP. ARVINDA’S GARAM MASALA, to garnish
  • 2 TBSP. finely chopped cilantro, to garnish

Instructions

1. In a heavy based medium pot, add 1 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of salt and the potatoes. Partially cover and simmer on medium-high to cook the potatoes, about 8 to 10 minutes. Take care they don’t overcook. Drain and set aside.

2. In a heavy-based non-stick medium pan or pot, heat the oil on medium-high. Add the onions and cook until caramelized, stirring for 10 minutes.

3. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for one minute. Add ARVINDA’S CHANNA MASALA, garlic and the remaining salt. Mix and cook for a couple of minutes

4. Stir in the chick peas and add the remaining 1 cup of water to create a saucy consistency. Cover and simmer for a few minutes. Add extra sa;t to taste, if needed.

5. Garnish with a sprinkling of ARVINDA’S GARAM MASALA and cilantro. Serve with deep-fried puris or any Indian-style flatbread, or basmati rice.

Made with

  • Arvinda's Channa Masala

    Arvinda's Channa Masala

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  • Arvinda's Garam Masala

    Arvinda's Garam Masala

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