Chole Paneer at home full recipe Here's a basic recipe for Chole Paneer

 Certainly! Chole Paneer is a delicious Indian dish that combines chickpeas (chole) with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) in a flavorful, spiced tomato-based gravy. Here's a basic recipe for Chole Paneer:

Ingredients:

For Chole (Chickpeas):

• 1 cup dried chickpeas (or canned chickpeas, drained)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, pureed
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chopped paneer
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

For Paneer:

• 1 cup paneer, cubed
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

For Chole (Chickpeas):

1. Prepare Chickpeas:

   • If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight, boil until tender, and set aside. If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse.
   • 
     

2. Cook Onion-Tomato Base:

   • Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
   • Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
   • Add tomato puree, tomato paste, and cook until oil separates from the mixture.
   • 
     

3. Spice it Up:

   • Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook the spices for a few minutes.
   • 
     

4. Add Chickpeas and Paneer:

   • Add the cooked chickpeas to the masala. Mix well.
   • Add chopped paneer cubes and garam masala. Stir gently to coat the paneer and chickpeas with the spices.
   • 
     

5. Simmer:

   • Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Adjust the consistency by adding water if needed.
   • 
     

6. Garnish:

   • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

For Paneer:

1. Prepare Paneer:

   • Heat oil in a separate pan. Add cumin seeds.
   • Add cubed paneer, turmeric powder, and salt.
   • Sauté until the paneer cubes are lightly browned on the edges.
   • 
     

2. Combine:

   • Add the prepared paneer to the Chole mixture. Gently mix.
   • 
     

3. Serve:

   • Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.

Enjoy your homemade Chole Paneer! Adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences.