Chole Kulche Bites by @chieffoodieofficer

≈ 45 min

4 servings

🫘

430 g

Chickpeas

🧅

300 g

Onions

🍅

2

Tomatoes

🧄

15 ml

Ginger garlic paste

🫙

5 ml

Turmeric

🌶️

1.5 tsp

Chilly powder

🧂

6 g

Salt

🍛

7.5 ml

Garam masala

🫙

1 tsp

Jeera powder

🫙

5 ml

Coriander powder

🫙

15 ml

Amchur powder

🌿

1 tbsp

Kasuri methi

🥙

Kulche

🥣

120 ml

Green chutney

  1. Soak

    Soak 2 cups of chickpeas in plenty of water overnight, then drain them.

  2. Boil

    Boil the soaked chickpeas with turmeric powder and salt until completely tender, about 35 to 45 minutes.

  3. Chop

    Finely chop 2 onions and 2 tomatoes.

  4. Heat

    Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a frying pan, then sauté the chopped onions for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.

  5. Add

    Add 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  6. Stir

    Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they soften into a thick masala.

  7. Add

    Add red chili powder, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, and salt; stir for 1 minute.

  8. Add

    Add the boiled chickpeas to the masala and stir until they are evenly coated.

  9. Simmer

    Simmer the chickpeas for 8 to 10 minutes, adding a small amount of cooking water if the mixture becomes too dry.

  10. Stir

    Stir in 1 tablespoon amchur powder and 1 tablespoon crushed dried fenugreek leaves, then cook for 1 minute.

  11. Cut

    Cut 8 kulcha breads into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a serving platter.

  12. Top

    Top each kulcha piece with a spoonful of prepared chole and finish with green chutney.

Chole Kulche Bites by @chieffoodieofficer

≈ 45 min

4 servings

🫘

430 g

Chickpeas

🧅

300 g

Onions

🍅

2

Tomatoes

🧄

15 ml

Ginger garlic paste

🫙

5 ml

Turmeric

🌶️

1.5 tsp

Chilly powder

🧂

6 g

Salt

🍛

7.5 ml

Garam masala

🫙

1 tsp

Jeera powder

🫙

5 ml

Coriander powder

🫙

15 ml

Amchur powder

🌿

1 tbsp

Kasuri methi

🥙

Kulche

🥣

120 ml

Green chutney

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Soak 2 cups of chickpeas in plenty of water overnight, then drain them.

    🫘chickpeas
    🥣mixing bowl
  2. Step 2/12

    Boil the soaked chickpeas with turmeric powder and salt until completely tender, about 35 to 45 minutes.

    🫘chickpeas
    🫙turmeric powder
    🧂salt
    🍲saucepan
  3. Step 3/12

    Finely chop 2 onions and 2 tomatoes.

    🧅onion
    🍅tomato
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
  4. Step 4/12

    Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a frying pan, then sauté the chopped onions for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.

    🫗cooking oil
    🧅onion
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula
    🥄measuring spoons
  5. Step 5/12

    Add 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

    🧄ginger garlic paste
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula
    🥄measuring spoons
  6. Step 6/12

    Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they soften into a thick masala.

    🍅tomato
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula
  7. Step 7/12

    Add red chili powder, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, and salt; stir for 1 minute.

    🌶️red chili powder
    🍛garam masala
    🫙ground cumin
    🫙ground coriander
    🧂salt
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula
    🥄measuring spoons
  8. Step 8/12

    Add the boiled chickpeas to the masala and stir until they are evenly coated.

    🫘chickpeas
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula
  9. Step 9/12

    Simmer the chickpeas for 8 to 10 minutes, adding a small amount of cooking water if the mixture becomes too dry.

    🫘chickpeas
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula
  10. Step 10/12

    Stir in 1 tablespoon amchur powder and 1 tablespoon crushed dried fenugreek leaves, then cook for 1 minute.

    🫙amchur powder
    🌿dried fenugreek leaves
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula
    🥄measuring spoons
  11. Step 11/12

    Cut 8 kulcha breads into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a serving platter.

    🍞kulcha bread
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
    🍽️serving platter
  12. Step 12/12

    Top each kulcha piece with a spoonful of prepared chole and finish with green chutney.

    🍞kulcha bread
    🫘chickpeas
    🥣green chutney
    🍽️serving platter
    🥄spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Legumes, Vegetables, Condiments, Seasonings, Herbs and Spices

Ingredients

Chickpeas, Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger garlic paste, Turmeric, Chilly powder, Salt, Garam masala, Jeera powder, Coriander powder, Amchur powder, Kasuri methi, Kulche, Green chutney

Notes

Chickpeas (soaked overnight and boiled with turmeric and salt), Onions (sauteed for 3-4 minutes), Salt (as per taste), Kasuri methi (crushed)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

285 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Dietary fiber: 9g, Fat: 8g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 430mg, Calcium: 70mg, Magnesium: 55mg, Sodium: 520mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin A: 45mcg, Folate: 95mcg, Vitamin K: 10mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, saucepan, frying pan, spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, serving platter

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Snack, Appetizer

Occasions

Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Festival, Party, Family Gathering, Celebration

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@chieffoodieofficer

Origin

Cuisine

Indian, Punjabi

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Tender, Saucy, Creamy, Chewy

Flavors

Savory, Spicy, Tangy, Earthy, Aromatic, Herbal

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours,Assemble immediately before serving for best texture), fridge : 3 days (Store chole in an airtight container,Store kulcha separately,Reheat chole thoroughly before assembling,Add green chutney just before serving), freezer : 90 days (Freeze chole only in an airtight freezer-safe container,Do not freeze assembled bites,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)