Aloo choliya recipe | Fresh green chickpeas curry recipe
Aloo Choliya | Fresh green chickpeas curry ,a rich curry from northern India, with authentic Punjabi flavors.A curry made with potatoes and fresh green chickpeas.
Servings Prep Time
6people 10minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Servings Prep Time
6people 10minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat ghee / mustard oil in the cooker.
  2. Add the black cardamom and cumin seeds and let it splutter.
  3. Add the onion paste and cook till light brown.
  4. Add a little water ( about 4-5 tbsp) and cook on simmer till oil separates. This will take just a few seconds.
  5. Add all the spices and salt.
  6. Add the pureed tomatoes and cook until oil separates. Please keep the flame medium high to cook evenly and avoid burning.
  7. When the oil separates , add the choliya /fresh green peas and potatoes.Mix well.
  8. Lett it cook for 5 minutes.
  9. Now, add the water and cover the lid and pressure cook it for 1 whistle on full flame and 2-3 whistles on simmer.
  10. (please not if you alter the quantity, do not forget to cook for lesser time or the potatoes and peas will get over cooked.)
Recipe Notes

Note: Store the fresh green chickpeas dipped in water and refrigerated till ready to cook. This will help it to not dry up and remain soft and cook faster.When ready to cook, drain the water and cook in the desired gravy.