Cholia Walay Rice Recipes

ALOO CHOLE/CHANA OR POTATO AND CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a large saucepan or wok, add cumin seeds, cloves, peppers, and kalonji. The seeds will sputter and smell amazing
• Add onions and fry till golden
• Now add the ginger and garlic, stir for a minute or two then add the rest of your dry spices i.e. coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
• Saute for two minutes then throw in the chopped tomatoes, cook till 'bhunn' i.e masalas form a cohesive paste and oil rises above them.
• Now add your chickpeas, potatoes, and baking soda. Stir well, then add one cup of hot water and cover your pan. Bring the mixture to a boil then let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are done.
• Mash the potatoes and chickpeas slightly with the back of a large spoon to create a thicker gravy. Taste for salt - you may need to add more.
• Then top with cilantro, chillies, and serve with lemon wedges, achar and hot puris. Yum.

CHOLIA WALAY RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan; add the ginger, cloves, cinnamon stick, black cardamoms, and bay leaves; sauté for 2 minutes. Add the horse gram, sauté for 3 minutes and then add the rice. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the water and bring the mixture to the boil.
• Cover the pan with a heavy lid and cook on low heat for 20 minutes or till the rice is done.