Chole Capsicum Masala
About Chole Capsicum Masala
Chole (chickpea) capsicum (bell pepper) masala is a north Indian style chickpea preparation with capsicum. This cuisine is popular all over India. The chole / kabuli-chana and capsicum (here I have used the green capsicum) are cooked deliciously in a cashew-based curry.
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Recipe Time & More
Ingredients
- 3 cup Chickpeas (or chana boiled kabuli chana)
- 2 / Capsicum (cubed cup)
- Onion (chopped finely 1 cup)
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Kasuri methi
- 15 no cashews
- 2 cup Tomato Puree (or tomato, or sauce or tomato sauce or)
- 4 tbsp Oil
- 1-2 tsp Salt (as needed, or as per taste)
- Water As Needed
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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 !
Recipe 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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What a delicious recipe! Thanks for posting.
Absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try it.
I’m loving this recipe already!
This is exactly what I was looking for!
Like the twist of making chole in cashew nut gravy.
Such a delicious dish! Thank you.