ALOO CHOLAE

                         ALOO CHOLE

Here's a recipe for Aloo Chana, a popular North Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo) and chickpeas (chana) cooked in a flavorful gravy:

Ingredients:

For Boiling Chickpeas:

• 1 cup dried chickpeas (or 2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
• Water for soaking and boiling
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Aloo Chana:

• 3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas (if using canned, drain and rinse them)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnish