---
title: Chhole (Garbenzo Beans or Chickpeas)
description: Homemade mom-style chicpeas recipe. 
image: https://www.cookwithmanali.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Punjabi-Chole-Masala.jpg
time required: 60 minutes
tags: vegetarian, indian
cook time: 35 minutes
servings: 3
prep time: 15 minutes
cuisine: Indian
course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
---

Heat @oil{2%tbsp} in an #instant-pot on medium heat. 

Add whole spices: @cumin seeds{1%tsp}, @bay leaf{1}, @black cardomom{1%pod}, @green cardomom{1%pod}, @cloves{3}, (OR @onion masala{3%tbsp}), and let them sizzle for a few seconds. 

Add @onion{1}(chopped) at this point. Saute until translucent.  

Add @chicpeas{1%cup} (soaked overnight). Saute for {5%minutes}.

Add ground spices. @coriander{1%tbsp}, @turmeric{1%tsp}, @red chili{1/2%tsp}. Saute for {30%seconds}. Add @salt{1.5%tsp}. 

Optionally, add @potatoes{1}, small cut. Saute for {5%minutes}. Sprinkle water if burning. 

Close lid. Pressure cook for ~{35%minutes}.

Natural release for ~{10%minutes}. Serve.