Chole, Punjabi Chole Masala serves 4.

223 calories for 1 serving of Chole, Punjabi Chole Masala, Chole Recipe, Made from kabuli chana, onions and Indian spices. Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 26.8g, Protein 7.2g, Fat 9.7g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid.

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Chole is a super popular meal all over India but more so in Punjab. It's comprises of the vegetable " Chole " and normally had with a deep fried Indian puri called " Bhature". We present you a homemade chole recipe which is quick and easy to make.

chole is a very popular roadside chole chaat which is also called Punjabi chana masala. Who can resist the masaledar taste and tempting aroma of Chole? A popular chaat famous all across the country, and now all over the globe, chole features boiled white chickpeas flavoured with a wide range of spice powders, notably a special Chole Masala, along with onions, ginger and garlic.

Special aspect of this famous roadside chole is the cooking of the chana with tea, to give a rich flavour and colour to it. chole has too many variations and every Indian household has their own way of preparing it, this recipe is a Punjabi style of preparing the tongue licking chole!!

chole is one of the easiest and tastiest Punjabi sabzi. chole is a versatile dish as it can be had with any Indian bread be it puris, bhatura, roti, Paratha, naansor a kulcha. 

Notes on Punjabi chana masala. 1. For pressure cooking kabuli chana for the Punjabi chole recipe, take a deep bowl, add the kabuli chana and cover them with enough water. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to soak for 8 hours. If you are in a hurry and do not have much time then you can soak them in hot water and cover it. It will be done in 4 hours. 2. Drain the kabuli chana well using a strainer. You can reserve the water and use it later while cooking at a later stage. 3. We have added finely chopped ginger as it gives a better flavour. Always use a very sharp knife to chop ingredients finely. 4. Mash the kabuli chana once lightly using a masher, do not over mash it. This light mashing thickens the gravy and gives a great taste.

Punjabi chole has gained its popularity in Indian resataurants as well as sold on Indian streets along with bhature! Also, you can have Punjabi chana masala at any given point of the day be it for breakfast, lunch or dinner! 

Is Chole healthy?

Yes,  the chole recipe is super healthy. Made from kabuli chana, onions and Indian spices.

Let's understand the chole recipe.

Kabuli Chana ( white chick peas) : Kabuli Chana which is used in popularly in Chole in India is a complex cab which prevents surges in blood sugar levels and good for diabetics. Chickpeas are high in Fibre resulting in your stomach feeling a lot fuller than refined carbs. One cup of cooked chickpeas has 14 grams of protein, which is a really good amount. See here for 10 fabolous benefits of chickpeas. 

Onions : Yes, its a great Anti Oxidant. The phytochemical present in onions along with their Vitamin C help boost your immunity. The chromium in onions help regulate your blood pressure. The sulphur in the onion which brings you tears is actually good for your eyes. Raw onions keep your heart healthy and see here for total benefits of onions. 

Coriander (kothmir, dhania) : Coriander is a fresh herb often used as a flavour enhancer in Indian cooking. It is mainly used as a garnish. This is the best way to use it - no cooking. This preserves its vitamin C content which helps to build our immunity and bring that sparkle to the skin. The antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and the quercetin present in coriander works towards strengthening our immune system. Coriander is a fairly good source of iron and folate – the 2 nutrients which help in the production and maintenance of red blood cells in our blood. Good for reducing cholesterol and good for diabetics. Read 9 benefits of coriander to understand details. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Chole?

Yes, chole is very healthy. Chole has fibre and a complex carb which is healthy diabetics, cardiac and weight loss. Cut the anount of oil used in the recipe.

What is the best way to eat Chole for diabetics, heart patients and everyone else?

So don't eat the bhature and replace it with this whole wheat paratha recipe and reduce the amount of ghee you use from brushing the paratha. Eat the chole as it and enjoy your meal. This recipe is now healthy for all. 

Parathas, Plain Paratha, Basic Paratha Recipe

How to burn 223 calories that come from one serving of Chole?

Walking (6 kmph) = 1 hr 7 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 22 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 30 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 38 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.