Chicken With Garbanzo Beans (Chicken Cholay) Recipe

Name: Chicken With Garbanzo Beans (Chicken Cholay)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 onions, sliced; 4 tomatoes, roughly chopped; 2 teaspoons ginger; 2 teaspoons garlic paste; 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons nigella seeds; 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 -7 chicken drumsticks; 2 cups pre-soaked garbanzo beans; 4 -5 whole green chilies

Servings: persons

2 onions, sliced
4 tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons garlic paste
1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 1/2 teaspoons nigella seeds
1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
6 -7 chicken drumsticks
2 cups pre-soaked garbanzo beans
4 -5 whole green chilies

1
Heat oil.
2
Fry onion till brown.
3
Add ginger, garlic, black pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric and nigella seeds (mixed with a little water to make a paste).
4
Stir fry 1-2 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes and stir fry till tomatoes are soft.
6
Add drumsticks, fry 1-2 minutes.
7
Add red chili powder and salt and mix well. Let chicken cook in its own water for a few mins or add 1/2 - 1 cup water and the garbanzo beans, mix well.
8
Cover and let cook till chicken and beans soft and oil rises to the surface.
9
(NOTE: if using canned beans, it won't take very long for this curry to cook).
10
Toss in whole green chillies, cover and turn off heat.
11
Serve in 5 minutes.
12
Yum!
13
Serve with a simple salad.

451

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 onions, sliced, 4 tomatoes, roughly chopped, 2 teaspoons ginger, 2 teaspoons garlic paste, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Garbanzo Beans (Chicken Cholay) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Garbanzo Beans (Chicken Cholay)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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