Zero oil Chole/Zero oil Chickpeas in gravy

Chole can be healthy :) Here comes my Zero oil Chole with zero compromise.

Chole is a very common dish prepared in most of the homes atleast twice or thrice a month. Traditionally they have lots of oil (but they taste delicious too). But "agar wahi swad zero oil mein mile to ???" Yes, I am preparing these cholas since 4-5 years now. I still remember that for the first time when my father tasted them the first word was "Zabardasttt Chole". 

We have so many names for it - Zero oil Chole, guilt free Chole, one pot Chole or Zabardast Chole :)))

I am sure you guys are pretty excited for the recipe, so won't take your much time and quickly move towards list of the ingredients following the method :)))

Video :

Ingredients :

• Chickpeas - 1 cup (soaked overnight with a generous pinch of baking soda) 
• Onions - 2 medium sized
• Tomatoes - 2 medium sized
• Garlic - 4-5 cloves
• Ginger - 1" piece
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Kasuri Methi - 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 1 tbsp
• Red chili powder - 1 tsp (or as per the taste)
• Black salt - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - As per the taste
• Oil - 1 tsp (100% optional, I added it just for the nicer texture)

Method :

• Wash the chollas. Make a paste of onions + tomatoes + garlic + ginger.
• Take a pressure cooker and add - chickpeas, then the paste, all the spices, oil if adding, water as required. Give a stir.
• Close the lid, after the first whistle slow down the flame to medium to low and cook for another 15-20 minutes or unless the chick peas are well done.
• Once done, add one tsp of fresh lime juice. 
• You can also add dry mango powder/aamchur powder in place of lime juice - mix 1 tsp of aamchur powder with 3-4 tsp of water. Add in the chole, let it boil once and your chole are ready.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with Kulchas, naan, puri, steam rice.
• For more details please watch my video. Link is given above.

Enjoy!!!!
Thanks & Happy Cooking
Priyanka