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This Everyday Chole, garbanzo beans curry is easy, delicious and packed full of goodness. Vegan, Gluten Free recipe. Jump to Recipe
Garbanzo Beans Curry

Ingredients
- 2 cans garbanzo beans
- 1 cup water
- 1 regular tea bag
- 2 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3 medium tomatoes chopped
- 1 Serrano chili pepper chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- pinch of asofetida, (hing)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 4 cloves of garlic chopped
- 1 inch ginger chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- Chopped onion, cilantro and lime juice for garnish
Instructions
- Pressure cook the garbanzo beans with a cup of water, tea bag, cloves, cardamom and bay leaf and cinnamon for about 2 whistles or till the beans are very soft and easily mash-able.
- Discard the tea bag, cloves, cardamom and bay leaf. Mash some of the beans.
- In a large pan, heat the oil at medium heat and add hing(asafetida), chopped onions and Serrano chili pepper.
- Cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the onion starts to get soft and golden .
- Add in the spices( cumin , coriander, turmeric) , ginger and garlic and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the tomatoes and salt and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add in the cooked garbanzo beans and mix well. Check for salt and spice. Add more salt or red chili powder if needed.
- Cook on medium low heat, covered for 10-15 minutes or until the gravy thickens to a consistency you like.
- Serve hot and Garnish with chopped onions, cilantro and lime juice !
- Enjoy with Puri, Naan, Roti or Basmati Rice!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.











This was quick, easy and tasty. Love the idea of using tea!