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Chole (Vegetarian Indian Chickpeas)

By Van Dana • Bean and Pea Side Dishes • Cuisine?
5.00 Prep: 15m Cook: 25m
Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 star anise pods, broken into pieces
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 whole clove, or more to taste
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025