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How to Make Healthy Punjabi Chole with Mustard Oil

Popular North Indian dish Punjabi Chole is created from simmered chickpeas in a rich, fiery gravy. This dish gains a special depth of taste and many health advantages from including mustard oil. We will walk you on how to make Punjabi Chole using mustard oil—more especially, Double Hiran Mustard Oil—on this blog.

Ingredients

Punjabi Chole made with mustard oil will call for the following ingredients:

• 2 cups chickpeas (chole), soaked overnight and cooked
• 3 tablespoons Double Hiran Mustard Oil
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon chole masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the Chickpeas

1. Rinse the soaked chickpeas thoroughly under running water.
2. In a pressure cooker, add the chickpeas, enough water to cover them, and a pinch of salt.
3. Cook for 5-6 whistles until the chickpeas are soft and fully cooked. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Masala

1. Heat Double Hiran Mustard Oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add cumin seeds and bay leaves, and let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. Add grated ginger and minced garlic, and sauté for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
5. Add chopped green chilies and pureed tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes turn soft and the oil separates from the masala.
6. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and chole masala. Mix well and cook the spices for 2-3 minutes.

3. Combine and Cook

1. Spoon the cooked chickpeas onto the pan and thoroughly stir the masala with them.
2. Taste and add salt to suit; then, enough water will help to attain the right consistency.
3. For 15 to 20 minutes, simmer the chole so the flavors marry.

4. Serve

1. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
2. Serve hot with bhature, rice, or roti.

Health Benefits

Including Double Hiran Mustard Oil in your Punjabi Chole improves taste and offers several health advantages as well. Rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats—which are good for heart health—mustard oil Additionally included are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which help lower inflammation and enhance skin condition.

Conclusion

To sum up, preparing Punjabi Chole with mustard oil is a great approach to savor a good and healthy dinner. This traditional recipe gains many health advantages and a unique taste from Double Hiran Mustard Oil. Try this easy and great recipe right now to enjoy Double Hiran Mustard Oil’s goodness in your cooking.