Khatte Meethe Chole

PREPARATION

1. In a mixing bowl, add 250 grams white chickpeas, 800 milliliters water and soak for 4 hours.

2. In a pressure cooker, add soaked chickpeas, 1 litre water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and 1 tea bag in it.

3. Cover it with lid and cook till you hear 5 whistles.

4. In a another pressure cooker, add 400 grams potatoes, 400 milliliters water and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

5. Cover it with lid and cook till you hear 3 whistles.

6. Heat 35 milliliters oil in a heavy skillet, 1 teaspoon cumin and saute for 1 minute.

7. Add 140 grams onions and fry till translucent.

8. Now, add 2 tablespoons ginger, 1 tablespoon green chili and mix it well.

9. Add boiled chickpeas and cook for 5 - 7 minutes.

10. Now, add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon red chili, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 2 teaspoons chaat masala and mix it well to combine.

11. Add boiled mashed potatoes and mix it well.

12. Now, add 200 milliliters water and cook 5 - 7 minutes.

13. Add 40 milliliters lemon juice, 35 grams jaggery powder and mix it well.

14. Add 2 tablespoons coriander and mix it.

15. Garnish with ginger julienne and coriander.

16. Serve with bhature.