Ingredients

• 200 gm - green chhole
• 200 gm - cottage cheese (paneer)
• 3 tbsp. - oil
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp. - coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder or 1 tsp green chilli paste
• 1 tsp - garlic powder
• 1 cup - onion paste
• 2 tsp - ginger-garlic paste
• 3 tbsp. - tomato puree
• salt to taste

How to Make Green chhole with paneer

• Heat oil and fry the paneer cubes on low flame till slightly brown in colour, adding salt to taste. Remove and keep aside.
• In the same oil, fry the green chhole for 2 mins. Remove and keep aside.
• Fry the onion paste till brown. Mix in the ginger-garlic paste and the tomato puree. Stir for a minute more.
• Add 3 tbsp. water and the spices, and cook on low flame for 2-3 mins..
• Mix in the chhole and the paneer pieces and stir gently. Add 2 tbsp. water and bring to simmer. Cook till the water is evaporated and the preparation is dry.
• Serve with plain rotis.