Maya's Chole Recipe

Chole [choe'-leh]

2 - 3 Tbs		oil
2 tsp		salt
3 Tbs		curry powder
1 Tbs		gnd. tumeric
1 Tbs		gnd. corriander
1 1/2 Tbs		garam masala
1 Tbs		gnd. cinnamon
2 tsp		gnd. anchur (optional)
2 Tbs		fresh ginger, chopped (optional)
1 Tbs		garlic, chopped
1/2 - 1		onion, sliced
4 - 6		medium potatoes (optional)
1 medium can		chick peas, (large can if no potatoes)
several		hot peppers, or 1 tsp gnd. black pepper
1 medium can		whole tomatos, sliced

In a heavy pot, heat the oil, then heat the spices, ginger, and garlic; cook to a paste; add onions and some tomato juice mid way.
Add chick peas with fluid, potatos, peppers, tomatos; bring to a boil; simmer 40 minutes.
Serve with rice, puris, chapatis, or naan.

Recipe from Maya McNeilly.

URL: http://www.cs.duke.edu/~des/recipes/chole.html