Lucknow · Uttar Pradesh
Chhole at 2am for ten people
Last Eid, I made chhole for ten people at two in the morning. My cousin had brought the Chhole Masala the week before and told me to try it. I was skeptical…
Rohit Chaudhary
Punjabi Chhole
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19 whole spices · no artificial colour
Layered tang: four sources, not one
Balanced for depth, not just heat
The Punjabi Classic
For Punjabi chhole that holds its ground, not dissolves into gravy.
Chhole Masala
Roasted depth. Gentle tang. Built for the bowl that takes patience.
4.6 · 40 reviews
₹116
Size
100g
A robust mix designed to thicken gravies and highlight the hearty character of chickpeas. Dark roasted spices for deep flavor.
Why This Exists
Most chhole masalas lean on one note: too sour or too hot. We layered four sources of tang instead, so the gravy gets dark, roasted depth and the chickpeas stay the hero.
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What you’ll notice first, and what’s actually inside: top note to finish.
Dry Mango Powder
Top NoteThe tangy foundation
Base sourness, paired with black salt for nuance.
Black Salt
Top NoteThe mineral edge
The taste that says street chhole, not home version.
Black Cardamom
FinishThe smoky long note
Deepens the finish: classic slow-cooked Punjabi gravy.
Carom Seeds
FinishThe regional character
Sharp, specific, unmistakably Amritsari.
Also in the blend
Red ChilliCorianderSaltGaram MasalaCinnamonMintBay LeafCuminClovesGarlic PowderGinger PowderKashmiri Red ChilliAsafoetidaTurmeric
Before You Cook
Smells like a dhaba before anything hits the pan.
While You Cook
The gravy darkens from red toward a deep, complex brown.
At The Table
Sourness sits under the depth, not on top of it.
Not primarily spicy. The depth comes from complexity, not chilli.
Not built for quick cooking. It rewards a slow simmer.
Not a generic garam masala. This is chhole-specific.
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Amritsari Chhole
The defining dish. Chickpeas cooked until the gravy is dark, thick and present: exactly what this blend was built for.
Tip
Add the blend early, with the onion-tomato base, and cook for 10 minutes before the chickpeas go in. The depth comes from cooking time, not quantity.
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Pindi Chana
A slightly drier preparation. The blend's depth works equally well when the gravy is reduced further and clings to the chickpeas.
Tip
Finish with a coal tempering: a glowing piece of coal in a metal bowl, a few drops of ghee, covered for 2 minutes. The smokiness amplifies the black cardamom.
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Chickpea Chaat
A completely different application: the blend as a finishing seasoning over boiled chickpeas.
Tip
Use half the amount you'd use in a curry. Chaat applications require a much lighter hand.
When to add
Early, with the onion-tomato base.
How much
1 tsp per 4 servings.
What to avoid
Don't add at the end. It turns sour, not deep.
Storage
Seal tight. Amchur turns sticky with moisture.
Reviews
What our customers say
4.640 reviews
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Satheesh Alappattu
13 Jul 2026
Good taste
Trial purchase led to repeat buying because of better taste.
Diksha
9 Jul 2026
Iska taste jo sabko bhaye
Excellent flavour.
Rakesh Kumar
7 Jul 2026
Masala
Nice.
Richa Jindal
3 Jul 2026
Best authentic taste
Best chole masala used; sachets preserve freshness and aroma.
Ritesh
30 Jun 2026
Tastes excellent
Excellent taste and freshness; sachets preserve quality.
Mister Twister Negi
25 Jun 2026
Taste good
Very good taste and worth buying.
Shrinivas
22 Jun 2026
Good freshness
Freshness retained through sealed packets and natural oils.
Ankita
20 Jun 2026
Best one!
Best among all brands tried.
Hitesh Singh
19 Jun 2026
Good
Good.
SHANKAR
16 Jun 2026
Ok
Good.
Sivarock
12 Jun 2026
Nice flavour and taste
Better flavour than competitors; slightly expensive but worth it. Separate pouches preserve freshness.
Mukesh Singh
8 Jun 2026
Good quality
Rich, authentic flavour, excellent aroma, perfect spice blend, no extra seasoning needed.
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