Amritsari Chole Masala

Name: Amritsari Chole Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Kabuli Chana (Soaked overnight); 2.5 tbsp Anraj Special Amritsari Chole Masala; 1 tsp Anraj Salem Turmeric Powder; 1.5 tsp Anraj Kashmiri Lal Mirch Powder; 1 tsp Dried Pomegranate Powder (Anardana); 2 Tea Bags (for dark authentic color); 3 tbsp Pure Desi Ghee & Ginger Juliennes

अमृतसरी छोले मसाला

Authentic dark, tangy Punjabi Chole simmered with tea-infused water, dried pomegranate powder, and Anraj Special Chole Masala.

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Servings: 5 Persons

Level: Medium

Ingredients Needed

2 cups Kabuli Chana (Soaked overnight)
2.5 tbsp Anraj Special Amritsari Chole Masala
1 tsp Anraj Salem Turmeric Powder
1.5 tsp Anraj Kashmiri Lal Mirch Powder
1 tsp Dried Pomegranate Powder (Anardana)
2 Tea Bags (for dark authentic color)
3 tbsp Pure Desi Ghee & Ginger Juliennes

Chef's Pro Secret

Always add Anraj ground spices on medium-low heat with warm oil/ghee to bloom essential aromatic oils without burning.

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Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1

Pressure cook soaked Kabuli Chana with tea bags, salt, black cardamom, and water for 5-6 whistles until melt-in-mouth tender.

Step 2

Heat ghee in a heavy pan, add ginger-garlic paste and finely chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.

Step 3

Add tomato puree, Anraj Chole Masala, Kashmiri Lal Mirch, Turmeric Powder, and Anardana powder.

Step 4

Cook masala until oil separates, then add boiled chickpeas along with some cooking stock.

Step 5

Mash a small portion of chickpeas to thicken gravy, simmer for 15 minutes, and temper with ghee, green chillies, and ginger juliennes. Serve hot with fluffy Bhature.