Chickpea
Curry (Chole Masala) is a traditional vegetarian South African Indian recipe using a blend
of chickpeas, vegetables and eight spices.
South African Indian Chickpea Curry Chole Masala
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South African Indian Chickpea Curry Chole Masala |
Ingredients:
3
cups cooked chickpeas
1
large potato, cooked and cubed
1
large yellow onion, finely chopped
1
large red tomato, diced
1
teaspoon ginger paste
1
teaspoon garlic paste
1
teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2
teaspoon ground cumin
1/2
teaspoon ground coriander
1/2
teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1
tablespoon vegetable oil
½
cup vegetable broth or water
Directions:
Heat
oil in a large frying pan and sauté spices for 1 minute. Add the potatoes,
chickpeas, and 1/2 cup of water or vegetable broth and heat for 5 minutes.
Did
you know?
South
Africans of Indian descent largely live in and around KwaZulu-Natals’ city of
Durban, South Africa with a population of over one million.