Chole Bill and Jim [Chick Peas]

35 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

655 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	can	chickpeas (garbanzo beans)	or chick peas
1	large	onion	finely chopped
2	medium	potatoes
1	teaspoon	mustard seeds
2	each	cardamom pods
1	teaspoon	coriander
1	teaspoon	cumin seeds
1	tablespoon	garam masala

Directions

If you are using the potatoes, start boiling them in a saucepan. Let them boil for at least 15 minutes. After they are done, turn off the heat and let them stand in the water.

While the potatoes are cooking, heat the oil in a wide skillet till it is very hot. Add the mustard seeds and wait till they start popping. Add bayleaves, cardamom and cloves.

Mix around for a while and then add onions. Wait till onion start to turn golden before adding the rest of the spices, except for the Garam Masala.

Add chick-peas with all the liquid. Cut up the potatoes into bite sized pieces and add to the skillet. Add Garam Masala.

Continue stirring the chick-peas under medium heat for 5-7 minutes without covering.

Check tenderness of potatoes. If they are still too hard, add another 1/4 cup of water and cook for another couple of minutes.

Salt to taste and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 490g

Amount per Serving

Calories 655 6% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	7%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 744mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 138.0g	46%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	81%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 20.0g	41%