Chhole (Garbenzo Beans or Chickpeas)

🥘 Ingredients

• bay leaf
  1
• black cardomom
  1 pod
• chicpeas
  1 c
• cloves
  3
• coriander
  1 tbsp
• cumin seeds
  1 tsp
• green cardomom
  1 pod
• oil
  2 tbsp
• onion (chopped)
  1
• onion masala
  3 tbsp
• potatoes
  1
• red chili
  1/2 tsp
• salt
  1/2 tbsp
• turmeric
  1 tsp

🍳 Cookware

• instant

1. 1

   Heat oil in an instant -pot on medium heat.

   oil: 2 tbsp
2. 2

   Add whole spices: cumin seeds , bay leaf , black cardomom , green cardomom , cloves , (OR onion masala ), and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

   cumin seeds: 1 tsp, bay leaf: 1, black cardomom: 1 pod, green cardomom: 1 pod, cloves: 3, onion masala: 3 tbsp
3. 3

   Add onion at this point. Saute until translucent.

   onion: 1 (chopped)
4. 4

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

   chicpeas: 1 c
5. 5

   Add ground spices. coriander , turmeric , red chili . Saute for {30%seconds}. Add salt .

   coriander: 1 tbsp, turmeric: 1 tsp, red chili: 1/2 tsp, salt: 1/2 tbsp
6. 6

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

   potatoes: 1
7. 7

   Close lid. Pressure cook for ⏱️ 35 minutes .
8. 8

   Natural release for ⏱️ 10 minutes . Serve.