Chole Capsicum Masala

Ingredients
- Boiled chickpeas / kabuli chana 3 cup
- Capsicum cubed 2/3 cup
- Onion chopped finely 1 cup
- Garlic paste 1 tsp
- Coriander powder 2 tsp
- Chili powder 1 tsp
- Cumin powder 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder ½ tsp
- Kasoori methi 1 tsp
- Cashew nuts 15-16 no.
- Tomato puree Or Tomato sauce 2 cup Or 1 cup
- Oil 4-5 tbsp
- Salt As needed
- Water As needed
Instructions
- Soak cashew nuts in warm water for 12-15 minutes. Heat oil in a pan. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
- Add garlic paste and saute for 1 minute. Next add the cubed capsicum pieces. Saute for 2-3 minutes
- Then add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and chili powder. Fry for a minute, taking care not to burn.
- Now add the tomato sauce / puree and boiled chickpeas along with 2 cup of water. Let this mixture come to boil and then simmer for 5 minutes until the flavors mix together.
- Meanwhile, make a paste of soaked cashew nuts. Add the cashew paste to the curry along with salt. Simmer for 4-5 minutes. Add kasoori methi and remove from flame.
- Serve this creamy and delicious chana capsicum masala curry hot with onion rings as garnishing as side dish for rotis / paratha / any pulao !
Notes
- Don’t boil the curry too long after adding the cashew paste, just bring to a slow simmer.
- 4-5 tbsp cream can be used instead of cashew paste to thicken the gravy.
- Instead of garlic paste, ginger garlic paste can also be added.
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Like the twist of making chole in cashew nut gravy.