Chole Kulche ek popular North Indian street food hai. Yeh soft kulche aur spicy chole ka tasty combination hota hai. Chole masaledar aur chatpate hote hain, jo kulche ke saath bahut achhe lagte hain. Iske saath onion, hari chutney aur imli chutney di jaati hai. Chole Kulche jaldi milne wala, sasta aur bahut tasty snack hai jo sabko pasand aata hai. 😋
🥣 Chole Kulche Recipe
🌶️ Ingredients
For Chole:
- 1 cup white chickpeas (kabuli chana)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Spices:
- 1 tsp chole masala
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
Garnish:
- Fresh coriander
- Lemon juice
- Finely chopped onion
🫓 For Kulche:
- Store-bought kulche
or - Plain naan / pav / soft roti (works great at home)
👩🍳 Method
Step 1: Cook Chickpeas
- Soak chickpeas overnight (8–10 hrs)
- Pressure cook with salt until soft (3–4 whistles)
- Keep the water (very important!)
Step 2: Make Chole
- Heat oil in a pan
- Add cumin seeds & bay leaf
- Add onions, sauté till golden
- Add ginger-garlic paste, cook till raw smell goes
- Add tomatoes & all spices
- Cook till oil separates
- Add boiled chickpeas + some cooking water
- Simmer 10–15 minutes till thick & flavorful
- Finish with garam masala + amchur
Step 3: Prepare Kulche
- Heat kulche on tawa
- Lightly butter them
- Sprinkle a little chopped coriander if you want street-style
🍽️ Serve Like a Pro
Serve hot chole with:
- Buttered kulche
- Chopped onions
- Green chutney
- Lemon wedges
- Optional: pickle or salad
🔥 Street-Style Tips
- Add 1 tsp butter at the end = instant dhaba taste
- Slightly mash a few chickpeas for thicker gravy
- For Delhi flavor: add a pinch of black salt
Want Amritsari kulche stuffing, no-onion chole, or quick pressure-cooker version? Just say the word 😄