Chole Masala with Jeera Rice
1 hour
4 Servings
The rice is very fragrant with the aroma infused by jeera (cumin seeds) and it is more complete when it is served with chole masala. This authentic dish is popular among the Indian community and its unique taste will whet your appetite
Nutrition Value in 1 Serving
Calories
515 kcal
Carbohydrate
82 g
Protein
17.1 g
Fat
12.8 g
Sodium
235.5 mg
Ingredients A: jeera rice
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
| 1 tsp | Jeera (cumin seed) |
| 1 cup | Basmathi rice |
| 2 cup | Water |
Ingredients B: chole masala
| 2 tbsp | Cooking oil |
| 2 | Cloves |
| 1/2 inch | Cinnamon stick |
| 1/2 tsp | Chopped garlic |
| 1/2 tsp | Ginger past |
| 1 medium | Onion, dice |
| 1 | Tomato, diced |
| 1 tsp | Masala salt |
| 1 tsp | Chicken curry powder |
| 1/2 tsp | White pepper powder |
| 1 can | Chickpeas, strained and wash in running water |
| 1/3 tsp | AJI-NO-MOTO® |
| 1/3 tsp | Salt |
| Some | Fresh coriander |
Method: jeera rice
- Melt butter, sauté jeera.
- Add in rice, cook on low flame around 2 minutes.
- Add in water and transfer to rice cooker, cook until done.
Method: chole masala
- Heat oil, sauté cloves and cinnamon.
- Stir in garlic and ginger paste, cook until fragrant.
- Add onions, cook until transparent, then add in tomato.
- Add masala, curry powder and white pepper.
- Add chickpeas, AJI-NO-MOTO® and salt. Mix well.
- Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with jeera rice.
Tips: Can add some water if you like gravy.
With the application of AJI-NO-MOTO®, it is able to reduce about 40% of sodium while maintaining the same deliciousness of the dish.
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