Chole Masala

Deep, earthy, and weekend-lunch-worthy — your shortcut to truly unforgettable Chole

This is the blend I reach for when I want that rich, full-bodied Punjabi chole flavor without spending an hour dry-roasting spices. This masala leans into layers: the gentle heat of red chili and peppercorn, the sweet floral lift of green cardamom, and the grounding richness of cinnamon and cloves. It’s the taste of slow-simmered gravies, steel bowls filled to the brim, and the kind of chole you want to mop up with hot bhature immediately.

How to use:

  • Add to Punjabi-style chole for deep, restaurant-style flavor
  • Stir into tomato–onion masalas for weeknight chickpea curries
  • Sprinkle into chole tikki, stuffed parathas, or potato fillings
  • Use on roasted chickpeas or vegetables for a bold, tangy finish

Ingredients:

Mace, Cloves, Caraway Seeds, Red Chili, Green Cardamom, Peppercorn, Cinnamon, Cumin, Coriander, Dried Mango Powder, Nutmeg, Kasuri Methi.

How to make perfect chole:

Sauté onions, ginger, garlic

Add tomatoes + 1–2 tsp Chole Masala

Cook until fragrant

Add boiled chickpeas + a splash of water

Simmer and finish with lemon

A hearty, no-guesswork pot—every time.