How to boil Chole

Firstly, wash chana in running water and soak chickpeas | chana in overnight in warm water for 7-8 hours.

Next morning remove all the water from the chole and take freshwater. Take a pressure pan and add chole to it.

Add 1 tsp baking soda in the chole and also salt as per the quantity of chole and boil till 5-6 whistles. Cook on a medium flame so that chickpeas are cooked properly.

Once the pressure releases open the lid and leave it aside.

How to prepare the Chole gravy

Take all the ingredients mentioned for the gravy and puree it in a blender.

Heat oil in a pan and add bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and dry red chilies.

Leave it for 30 seconds and now add the gravy in the oil and cook it for 5-7 minutes till oil releases from the sides.

Now add all the spices mentioned in the recipe and further cook it for 3-4 minutes till you can smell the aroma and oil releases.

Add cooked chickpeas | chole in the gravy and stir it well.

Use all the water of the chickpeas and add half a cup of water if there is no enough water.

Let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes till all the spices blend well and gravy thickens.

Once you get the desired consistency of the gravy, switch off the flame and serve it hot. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and sliced onions.