Normally we used kabuli chana/chickpeas for this chole masala...Its a punjabi cuisine which goes very well 
with Bhature/Puri/Roti/Naan/Kulcha....
INGREDIENTS:
- Chickpeas-1 & 1/2 cup.
- Onion-3 (finely chopped).
- Tomato- 3 (finely chopped).
- Ginger-Garlic paste-1 tbsp.
- Chole masala-1 tsp. *if u don't have chole masala,then also u can prepare.
- Red chili powder-1 tsp.
- Cumin powder-1/2 tsp.
- Coriander powder-1/2 tsp.
- Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp.
- Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp.
- Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp.
- Kasturi methi-few.
- Bay leaf-1.
- Refined oil-3 tbsp.
- Salt to taste.
Method:
- Soak chickpeas in enough water for 4-5 hour.Take a pressure cooker,add the soaked peas & salt,pressure cook it for 2-3 whistle,remove it from pressure cooker after release the pressure.
- Heat oil in the same pressure cooker,then add cumin seeds,when it splutter
add 1 bay leaf,then add chopped onion,fry till it turn golden brown,add ginger-garlic paste,saute it little,then add chole masala powder+cumin powder+red chili powder+coriander powder+turmeric powder+salt,mix it.
- Then add chopped tomato,stir it till tomato become too soft & get dissolve with onion & oil starts to leave the sides of the mixture.
*u can add little water if the masala starts to stick to the vessel.
- Then add chickpeas & dried fenugreek leaves(kasturi methi) by crushing it in your palm,mix it well with the masala.Then add water & close the lid,pressure cook it 1-2 whistle.open the lid,after release the pressure,make sure that it is soft,add some garam masala powder,mix it & close the lid.keep it 1 min.
*Add water accordingly how much thick gravy u want.
- Delicious "Chole masala" is ready to serve.Enjoy dinner with your loved one's.
Aloo methi is a delicious dish...which is made with potatoes,fenugreek leaves & combination of spices..The best part of this dish is made without onion & garlic.
.So that u can take it in pooja & brata 
....Now days,the wholy "PANCHUKA-a sacred festival of odisha" ,which is celebrated
last 5 days of the month kartika" is going on.In these days,the people of odisha give up their non-vegetarian food..so,i think its the best time to share this recipe with u.....
INGREDIENTS:
- Potato-4(medium size).
- Fresh Fenugreek leaves-/dry fenugreek leaves(Kasturi methi)-a handful.
- Amchoor(dry mango) powder-1/2 tsp.
- Red chili powder-1 tsp.
- Coriander powder-1/2 tsp.
- Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp.
- Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp.
- Pinch of hing.
- Refined oil-3 tbsp.
- Salt to taste.
Method:
- Boil the potatoes,peel the skin & cut in small cubes.
- Heat oil in a pan,add cumin seeds,when it splutters,add hing in low flame,add red chili powder,coriander pwd,turmeric pwd,salt with fenugreek leaves,saute it 1 min.
*if u r using dry fenugreek(kasturi methi),then 1st soak it in water about 4-5 min,then add it in masala.
- Then add potato cubes & amchoor pwd,mix it well,so that masala coated over it,sprinkle some water,cook it for 5-7 min in medium flame by covering the pan,do stir it 1 or 2 times in between,once it done,switch off the flame.
- "Aloo methi" is ready to serve,serve hot with rice/roti...
INGREDIENTS:
- Cauliflower floret-1 cup.
- Capsicum-1.
- Onion-1(finely chopped).
- Ginger-garlic paste-2 tbsp.
- Tomato-1(chopped).
- Cumin seeds-1 tsp.
- Dry fenugreek leaves-1 tbsp.
- Red chili powder-1 tsp.
- Turmeric powder-1 tsp.
- Coriander powder-1 tsp.
- Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp.
- Cumin powder-1 tsp.
- Refined oil-5 tbsp.
- Salt to taste.
Method:
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| Gobi capsicum masala |
- Take a big bowl,add enough water,cauliflower florets,salt & turmeric powder into it & keep it 5 mins.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan,add the cauliflower floret in medium heat,fry it till golden brown & keep aside.
- Then add 1 tbsp oil in the same pan,add capsicum+salt in it,fry it till capsicum is cooked 50% & keep aside.
- Now add the remaining oil in the same pan,add cumin seed let it splutter,add chopped onion & saute till translucent,add gg paste & chopped tomato,cook it for 1 min,then add turmeric powder,salt,red chili powder,cumin powder,coriander powder,dry fenugreek leaves mix well & cook it till oil separate from masala.
- Now add cauliflower floret & capsicum,mix well to coat all the masala to it,add 1/2 cup of water & cook till all the water evaporate.
- "Gobi capsicum masala" is ready to serve,serve it with chapati.
u may also like Chili gobi dry....
INGREDIENTS:
preparation time-10 min
cooking time-10 min
serve-6
- Okra/bhindi-250 gm.
- Gram flour-4 tbsp.
- Chili powder-1.5 tsp.
- Amchoor/dry mango powder-1 tsp.
- Cumin seeds-1 tsp.
- Broken cashew pieces-2 tsp.
- Chat masala-1 tsp.
- Lemon juice-1/2 tsp.
- Oil for deep fry.
- Salt to taste.
PREPARATION:
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| Bhindi kurkuri |
- Trim the ends of okra & chop in diagonal shape or give shape of your choice.Sprinkle salt & lemon juice,chili powder,mango powder,cumin & cashew pieces mix well & cover & keep aside for 10 min.
- Now sprinkle gram flour & toss gently(don't rub the flour),if it feels too dry then add 1-2 tsp water.
- Heat oil in a pan,deep fry these okras in small batches,don't crowd the pan.fry on medium heat,when become crisp & golden brown,drain on a tissue napkin,sprinkle some chat masala.
- "Bhindi kurkuri" is ready to serve.Serve with steamed rice & dal.
INGREDIENTS:
- Basmati Rice-1 cup.
- Green peas-1 cup.
- Cloves-4.
- Bay leaves-2.
- Cinnamon-1/2 inch.
- Cardamom-3.
- Chopped Onion-1.
- Cashew-4-5.
- Refined oil-2 tsp.
- Mint leaf(for garnishing)
- Salt to taste.
- Water-2 cups.
- Ghee-1 tsp.
PREPARATION:
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| Green peas pulao |
- Heat oil in a pan.add cloves,bay leaves,& onion.fry for 2 min & add rice,fry for another 2 min,at the same time heat 2 cup of water in a pressure cooker.
- Add fried rice mixture in the pressure cooker,add cashew,green peas & salt.close the lid & wait for 1 whistle.
- Turn off the stove after the whistle & release some pressure,open the lid & lastly add some ghee for nice flavor.
- "Green peas pulao" is ready to serve....serve hot...
INGREDIENTS:
- Shredded cabbage-1 cup.
- Gram flour-2 cup.
- Chopped coriander leaf-1/2 cup.
- Asafoetida(hing)-1/2 tsp.
- Ginger+garlic paste-1 tsp.
- Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp.
- Eno-1/2 tsp.
- Chili powder-1/2 tsp.
- Oil for deep frying.
- Chopped green chili-1/2 tsp.
- Salt to taste.
PREPARATION:
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| Cabbage pakoda |
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl with little water & mix well to avoid lumps.
- Heat oil in a pan,take a spoonful of batter,spread it with the help of palm & drop it in oil & deep fry the pakodas till they r golden brown & crisp from all the sides.Drain on absorbent paper.
- "Cabbage pakoda" is ready to serve & serve hot with fried green chili/any green chutney/tomato ketchup.
