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Punjabi Chole with Jeera Rice & Kachumber

VegetarianPunjabiHaryanvi

Nutrition Snapshot

Serving Size: 🍽 500 grams
Calories
600 kcal
Protein
20 g
Carbs
90 g
Fat
20 g
Additional Nutrition
Fiber: 15 gIron: 5 mgSodium: 400 mgCalcium: 50 mgSaturated Fat: 3 g

Values are approximate — shown for awareness, not tracking. Actual nutrition can vary with ingredient brands, portion size, and cooking style.

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🧺 Prep Phase

Simple ingredients. Nothing extra.
  • 1 cup chickpeas (soaked overnight)
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 medium tomato (pureed)
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 green chili (slit)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • to taste salt
  • 1 cup jeera rice (uncooked)
  • 1/2 medium cucumber (diced)
  • 1/2 medium tomato (diced)
  • 1/2 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)

👣 Cooking Steps

Take it step by step. No rush.

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

  2. 2

    Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chili, cook for a minute.

  4. 4

    Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt; mix well.

  6. 6

    Add soaked chickpeas and 2 cups of water, pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until soft.

  7. 7

    Once done, add garam masala and simmer for 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    For jeera rice, rinse rice and cook with 2 cups of water and cumin seeds in a separate pot until fluffy.

  9. 9

    For kachumber, mix diced cucumber, tomato, onion, lemon juice, and chopped coriander leaves in a bowl.

  10. 10

    Serve chole with jeera rice and kachumber on the side.

💡 Why this recipe works

This recipe balances familiar Indian ingredients with steady energy release. Moderate protein supports muscle repair, while complex carbohydrates provide sustained fuel.

Designed to feel satisfying today — and repeatable tomorrow.

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