Aloo Chole Recipe

Aloo Chole is a popular North Indian dish loved for its bold flavors and comforting taste. The combination of soft potatoes and spicy chickpeas cooked in a rich masala gravy makes it perfect with poori, roti, or rice. It’s a staple in Punjabi households and also a favorite street food.

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30 Min

Prep Time

35 Min

Cook Time

4

Servings

Aloo chole recipe

Ingredients

  • Chickpeas (chole) – 1 cup (soaked overnight)
  • Potatoes (boiled & cubed) – 2 medium
  • Onion (finely chopped) – 1 large
  • Tomato (pureed) – 3 medium
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
  • Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder – 1 tsp
  • Chole masala – 1 tbsp
  • Garam masala – 1/2 tsp
  • Salt – To taste
  • Fresh coriander – for garnish
  • Water – as required

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Soak chickpeas overnight and pressure cook them until soft.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.

Step 3

Add ginger garlic paste and cook until raw smell disappears.

Step 4

Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates from masala.

Step 5

Add all dry spices (turmeric, chilli, coriander, chole masala, salt). Mix well.

Step 6

Add boiled chickpeas and potatoes. Mix and cook for 10–15 minutes.

Step 7

Add garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander. Serve hot.