Chole/Rajma

Ingredients:

• 1 can of chole/rajma, washed and drained
• 2 tbsp of yoghurt
• 2 chopped onions
• 2 chopped tomatoes / one can of chopped tomatoes
• Small piece of ginger, grated
• 3 big cloves of garlic, grated
• 3 green chilis, chopped

1. Heat 3 tbsp of vegetable oil
2. 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp of asafoetida and wait till splattering
3. Add garlic, ginger, and chilis
4. Stir and fry for a bit
5. Add chopped onions, 1/2 tsp of salt
6. Stir fry till golden browned
   • Cover the onions if they’re too dry
7. Add chopped tomatoes (and 2 bay leaves if available)
8. Wait till tomatoes are cooked
9. Add yoghurt and 1/2 tsp of chaat masala
10. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, till the oil separates a little (not too dry)
11. Add 1/4 tsp of turmeric, 1/2 tsp of coriander powder, 1/4 tsp garam masala
12. Add chopped coriander to taste
13. Fry for a minute or so
14. Add chole and some water
15. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes on low heat, stirring
    • If there’s foam on the top, it’s not cooked
    • Should be some oil on top
16. Once cooked, mash some chole on the side with the ladle to change the texture