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Chole (Chana Masala)
Chole (Chana Masala) reads richness 3.7, sweetness 3.5 and fruity 3.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indian main, about 1 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 3.7 · Sweetness 3.5 · Fruity 3.4 · Bitterness 3.4 · Heat 3.4 · Allium 3.2 · Umami 3.1 · Herbaceous 3.1 · Earthy 2.8 · Salinity 2.7 · Warm Spice 2.4 · Nutty 2.3 · Sourness 2.3 · Floral 2.0 · Citrus 1.0
What's in it (13)
- 1.5 cups dried chickpeas
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tea bag
- 1 tsp pomegranate powder
- 1.5 tbsp chole masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 green chilies
- 1 tsp amchur
- 3 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup cilantro
Time & effort: about 1 hr (20 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 160 kcal, 6.6 g protein, 5.7 g fat, 21.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Soak and pressure-cook chickpeas with a tea bag for a deep color.
- Prepare a thick tomato-onion masala with spices, add cooked beans, and simmer mashing a few for thickness.
- Garnish with raw onion rings, green chili, and cilantro, and serve with bhatura or puri.
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