Chole Puri

Chole Puri is a delightful North Indian breakfast dish featuring spicy chickpeas served with fluffy, deep-fried bread. This hearty meal is perfect for a satisfying start to the day.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas (dried) - 100 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
• Ginger - 1 inch piece, grated
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Green chili - 1, slit
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
• Water - 500 ml (for cooking chickpeas)
• Whole wheat flour - 200 grams (for puris)
• Semolina - 2 tablespoons (for puris)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (for puris)
• Water - as needed (for puris)
• Oil - for deep frying (for puris)

Steps

1. Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse them before cooking.
2. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked chickpeas with 500 ml of water and salt. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until soft. Release the pressure and set aside.
3. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
4. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Then add ginger, garlic, and green chili; cook for 2 minutes.
5. Stir in the chopped tomato, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and oil separates.
6. Add the cooked chickpeas along with a little of the cooking water to achieve desired consistency. Stir in garam masala and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. For the puris, mix whole wheat flour, semolina, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water to form a soft dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
8. Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a small circle (about 5 inches in diameter) using a rolling pin.
9. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the puris one at a time until they puff up and turn golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
10. Serve the hot chole with puris and enjoy your delicious breakfast!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber from chickpeas, promoting digestion and satiety.
• Provides essential vitamins and minerals, contributing to overall health.

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