Aloo Chole Masala Seasoning

An aloo chole is a tasty curry made with potato & chickpeas, this seasoning packs the flavours of the traditional Punjabi curry into one easy step.

This seasoning can be used in any other curry recipe.

Aloo Chole Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 250g chickpeas (soak overnight)
• 2 large potatoes, cubed
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 50g aloo chole masala
• 2 bay leaves

Method:

1. Drain the chickpeas & add to a pan, submerge in fresh water, add the bay leaves and simmer until tender (around 15 minutes), drain and set aside the cooking liquid.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onion until soft, add the masala spice and tomatoes and fry for a further 5 minutes.
3. Add the chickpeas, potato and a cup of the chickpea liquid, season to taste with salt, pepper & sugar- simmer for 20-30 minutes.
4. Garnish with a squeeze of lemon & fresh coriander.
5. If you prefer a creamier texture, add a splash of cream, yoghurt or vegan alternative before serving!