Aloo Choliya | Fresh Green Chickpeas Gravy | Sides for Roti
Kalyani
Aloo Choliya or Potatoes with Fresh Garbanzo is a quick and delish Gluten Free and Vegan curry made with the seasonal fresh chickpeas or Choliya. Served with Rice or any flatbread.
1CupFresh Garbanzo / Hara Choliye /Fresh Green Chickpeas
1Potatolarge or 2 medium
1/2tspCumin seedsJeera
1.5TBSPOilany neutral oil will work
1tspSaltor to taste
1/4tspTurmeric powder
1/2tspRed chilli powder
1TBSPCoriander powder
1/2TBSPGaram Masala
1/2tspCumin powderBhuna Jeera powder
1tspcoriander leaves
1tspKasuri Methifor garnish
1tspLemon Juice
To Grind:
1largeOnion
2mediumTomatoesripe and blanched
1/2tspPoppy seedsskip if not available
6cashewsboth poppy seeds and cashews soaked in warm water for 5-10 mins
2Green Chilliesadjust spice
1/2inchGingercleaned and peeled
3garlic
2cloves
1Green Cardamom
Instructions
Peel potato, cube and reserve in a bowl of water.
Blanch the tomato, peel and keep aside.
Grind all ingredients under "To grind" to a smooth paste.
In a pressure cooker, add oil, splutter jeera, add this paste and saute well till it leaves oil, about 4-5 mins.
Add the potatoes, shelled fresh Choliye, 1 cup of water, salt and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Let the pressure release slowly on its own. Open lid and lightly mash 1 or 2 pieces of the potato.
Now add the rest of the spices - turmeric, coriander powder, Garam Masala, red chilli, jeera powder & Crushed Kasuri Methi . Add 1-2 tsp of water if its too dry. Let it simmer for 5-6 mins till the masala coats all the veggies and the legumes.
Transfer to a serving dish, add the coriander and lemon juice and serve hot with rotis /Phulkas (puffed indian wholewheat bread)
Keyword Aloo Choliya, Aloo Choliya Sabzi, Aloo Sabzi, Cholia Aloo, Easy Side, Side dish for Chapati, Winter, WInter Food