Ingredients

• 2 cups - white chick peas (chole), boiled and drained
• 1 - onion, medium sized, chopped
• 3-4 - green chillies, chopped
• 2 stalks - curry leaves
• 1 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds
• 2 tsp - urad dal
• 2 - dry red chillies (optional)
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• a few coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp - oil

How to Make Dry Chole

• Heat oil in a kadhai and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and urad dal.
• When they splutter, add dry red chillies, green chillies and curry leaves. Stir for 15 seconds.
• Add turmeric powder and onions and saute until the onions are translucent.
• Add the boiled chole and stir well.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes on medium flame, stirring every 2 minutes.
• Add salt and mix well and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Remove and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with puris or rotis.