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    Methi Chole

    by Nisha

    This weeks blogging marathon theme is Weekend Dinner specials. Hailing from a South Indian family, for us anything North Indian is a treat. We tend to indulge in Rotis, Parathas and Naan with different side dishes each week. One such special and family favourite is Methi Chole. 
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    A simple channa Masala recipe with the goodness of fenugreek leaves. 

    Methi Channa
    Mamidikaya Pappu | Mango Dal | Mangai Paruppu

    Methi Chole

    Chickpeas cooked with fenugreek leaves .

    Prep Time: 10 Mins | Cook Time: 15 Mins | Total Time: 25 Mins | Serves: 3-4

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Chickpeas | Channa, Soaked overnight
    • 1 Medium sized Onion, finely chopped
    • 2-3 Medium sized Tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 2 Cups Loosely packed Methi Leaves
    • 1 Black Cardamom
    • ½" Cinnamon stick
    • 2 Bay leaves
    • 2-3 Cloves
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic paste
    • 2 Green chillies, slit lengthwise
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoon Chole Masala
    Instructions

    1. Pressure cook the chickpeas with saltand keep aside. It should be soft and tender.
    2. Heat oil in a Kadai | Pan over medium high heat. 
    3. Once the oil shimmers, add the cumin seeds and let it splutter. Then add the rest of the whole garam masala. 
    4. Then add the chopped onions, ginger garlic paste and chillies and sauté until onions turn translucent. Add the methi leaves and sauté until it wilts and reduces. 
    5. Then add the tomatoes, little salt and water. Cover and cook until tomatoes are soft and mushy. 
    6. Then add the chole masala and fry for about a couple of minutes until its raw taste goes off. 
    7. Add some water if needed. It can either be a semi gravy or gravy. 
    8. Finally garnish with coriander leaves and lemon wedges. 

      This post is for CCC event hosted by Srivalli and for Blogging Marathon 52 under the theme "Weekend Dinner Specials". Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 52 here. 




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      Comments

      1. Harini-Jaya R says

        June 04, 2015 at 4:38 pm

        Addition of methi makes this very flavorful.

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      2. Chef Mireille says

        June 03, 2015 at 11:46 pm

        really like photos in this post. look so bright!

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      3. Srivalli says

        June 02, 2015 at 6:26 am

        Pictures are so inviting Nisha...

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      4. Sapana Behl says

        June 01, 2015 at 6:29 pm

        Delicious looking methi chole.

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      5. vaishali sabnani says

        May 30, 2015 at 2:28 am

        Wow that looks yummy, like the addition of methi.

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      6. Suma Gandlur says

        May 28, 2015 at 3:08 pm

        Yummy side dish to go with rotis. I love this combo too and prepare it often.

        Reply
      7. Pavani N says

        May 27, 2015 at 4:47 pm

        That is such a yummy chole. Addition of methi sounds interesting -- will definitely try this combination soon.

        Reply
      8. Sandhiya says

        May 26, 2015 at 5:15 am

        Perfect combo for weekend dinner.. i too prepare this often for dinner.Loved your photos.

        Reply

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