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Imli Chole (sweet and Sour Chickpeas/Garbanzo Bean/Chana Curry)
Imli Chole - sweet and sour chickpea curry with tamarind and Indian spices. Vegan Glutenfree Soyfree Recipe.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 2 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
428 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian, Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas can drained and washed or 1 cup dry washed and soaked overnight
- 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion small, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida hing - omit to make gluten-free
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste or 1 tablespoon chopped
- 2 teaspoon garlic paste or 2 tablespoons chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes or more for spicier version
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves powdered
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate less or more according to taste to adjust the sourness, or 2 teaspoons tamarind pulp
- 1.5-2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala or amchur, for garnish
Instructions
- In a pressure cooker or a deep pan, add the oil and keep it on medium heat.
- Add in the onions and the asofetida(hing) and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. (you can puree the onions after this and cook the puree for another 6-7 minutes and proceed with the next steps. This will help make a thicker curry)
- Add in the spices, ginger garlic paste, red chili flakes and mix well. Cook for another 3 minutes
- Add in the washed chickpeas, salt, sugar, tamarind concentrate and water and mix well.
- Pressure cook the beans for 10 minutes if using canned beans, and 20 minutes once the pressure has reached ( 3 to 4 whistles), if using dry beans that were soaked. (cook longer if you want softer beans).
- If cooking in a deep pan, add another half cup water, cover and cook on low-medium heat until chickpeas are tender. about 30 minutes.
- Wait for the pressure in the pressure cooker to release naturally before opening. Check and adjust salt and spice according to taste. Mash the beans a little bit. Sprinkle chaat masala or Amchur(dry mango) powder.
- Serve hot with Naan or Rotis, or as topping for chaat snacks.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
428kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Sodium
600mg
(25%)
Potassium
699mg
(15%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
205IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
6.7mg
(37%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 699mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6.7mg | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.