Punjabi Chhole

Yummy Indian dish made with Arora Creations spice mix (aroracreations.com or local grocer) All natural - No MSG - Gluten Free - Diabetic Safe - Low Sodium Yummy as all get out and easy to make; I tweaked the original recipe so that it can be made with mostly canned ingredients for a quick meal.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1  teaspoon ginger, powdered
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 15  ounces no-salt-added diced tomatoes, canned
• 30  ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1⁄2 cup green chili (small can)
• 7⁄8 ounce  bengali five-spice mix (Arora Creations Punjabi Chhole spice)
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Heat oil in pan over medium heat.
2. Add ginger, onion, half of the can of diced tomatoes, green chilies and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add chick peas and stir for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add spice mix, the rest of the canned diced tomatoes and cilantro (optional), and stir for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Serve over rice, naan or just enjoy by itself!