Slow-simmered chickpeas in a spiced tomato-onion base with ginger-garlic, coriander, turmeric and garam masala; finished with jeera–kasuri notes. Blue default: measured oil, no cream/cashew, no sugar; low-sodium salt. Semi-thick, parcel-friendly.
Nutrition (est., no oil, 200 g bowl): ~200–260 kcal • ~28–36 g carbs • ~10–14 g protein • ~2–4 g fat • ~7–9 g fiber
Diabetic/Blue note: Moderate/Eat Often (Blue)—high fiber/protein but carb-dense. Keep base to ½-cup; add raw veg/raita to blunt spikes.
Weight-loss tips (Blue/Fit): Prefer lunch; keep low-oil; add extra chickpeas + spinach for volume; pair with ½-cup Brown/Millet or small phulkas; avoid butter/ghee finish.
Local Names: Hindi/Punjabi Chole/Chana Masala; Telugu Senagalu Curry; Tamil Kondakadalai Masala; Kannada Kadle/Chana Masala; Bengali Chhola Masala; Marathi Chole.
