Authentic Punjabi Choley Recipe with Dinesh White Chana

Authentic Punjabi Choley Recipe with Dinesh White Chana

by Nisha Gupta on Apr 15, 2025

🧄🍅 📝 Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Dinesh Flour Mills White Chana (medium size)

  • 2 medium onions (finely chopped)

  • 2 tomatoes (pureed)

  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

  • 2 green chilies (slit)

  • Whole spices: 1 bay leaf, 2 cloves, 1 small cinnamon stick

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp red chili powder

  • 1.5 tsp coriander powder

  • 1 tsp garam masala or chole masala

  • Salt to taste

  • Fresh coriander for garnish


👩🍳 Method:

  1. Soak & Boil:

    • Soak 1 cup Dinesh White Chana overnight.

    • Pressure cook with 3 cups water and a pinch of salt for 5-6 whistles until soft.

  2. Prepare Masala:

    • In a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, and cinnamon.

    • Add onions and sauté until golden brown.

    • Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté until raw smell disappears.

  3. Cook Tomato Base:

    • Add tomato puree, turmeric, chili powder, and coriander powder.

    • Cook until oil separates.

  4. Simmer Choley:

    • Add boiled chana to the masala. Add salt and 1 cup water.

    • Simmer for 15–20 minutes on low heat.

    • Add garam masala and mix well.

  5. Garnish & Serve:

    • Garnish with fresh coriander and sliced onions.

    • Serve hot with bhature, rice, or roti.


🌿 Why Use Dinesh Flour Mills White Chana?

  • 🔹 Unpolished & Raw – Retains natural nutrients

  • 🔹 No Preservatives or Additives – Pure and wholesome

  • 🔹 Medium size, evenly sorted – Perfect texture and taste


💪 Health Benefits of White Chana:

  • 🩺 High in plant protein – Great for muscle building

  • 🌾 Rich in fiber – Aids digestion and keeps you full

  • 🍚 Low glycemic index – Ideal for diabetics

  • 💖 Cholesterol-friendly – Supports heart health


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