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Chole (or chana) masala is a
popular vegetarian dish throughout
Northern India. In this easy
recipe, chickpeas and tomatoes are
simmered with a mixture of fried
garlic, ginger, onion, and serrano
chiles plus traditional Indian
spices like cumin, garam masala,
coriander, and turmeric. Top this
spicy, fragrant dish with cooling
yogurt and a drizzle of sweet-tart
pomegranate molasses, then spoon it
over steamed rice or scoop it up
with naan. What to buy: Pomegranate
molasses is a sour, syrupy liquid
that adds both sweet and tart
flavors to this recipe. It can be
found in Middle Eastern markets and
in the Asian section of grocery
stores. Garam masala can be found
in the spice aisle of most grocery
stores, or you can make your own.
Game plan: We liked our chole
masala on the spicy side, but if
you want to dial the heat back a
bit, omit one of the serrano
chiles. You'll need to make some
steamed white rice before you
begin. This recipe was featured as
one of our Easy Weeknight
Vegetarian Main Dishes.