Chole (Vegetarian Indian Chickpeas)

A diverse blend of spices, including anise, turmeric, and garam masala, makes this popular Indian chickpea dish a flavorful vegetarian option.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 143 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 whole clove, or more to taste
• ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon chile powder
• 2 star anise pods, broken into pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and anise; stir. Add chickpeas, tomato sauce, water, chile powder, garam masala, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and clove. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until chickpeas start to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Mash some of the chickpeas directly in the pot to give the sauce a chunkier consistency. Cover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 15 minutes. Remove star anise pieces and clove before serving.