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Chola

Chola for toddlers is a family-owned business located in Australia specializing in nutritious and delicious recipes created with toddlers in mind. Their menu includes a variety of dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, designed to provide a well-balanced and healthy meal. Free from artificial colourings, flavours and preservatives, their meals are nutritious and full of goodness. With their easy-to-follow instructions and kid-friendly presentation, Chola for toddlers makes it easy to feed your little one a balanced meal - Australia’s way.

General Information

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas (400g), rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (125g)
  • 1 red onion (100g), diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (4g)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin (12g)
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander (10g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (2g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric (0.8g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (0.8g)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves (2g), plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (25g)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (30g)

Directions

  1. In a medium-sized pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add in the onion and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften and become fragrant.
  3. Add in the diced tomatoes, along with the cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are softened.
  4. Add in the chickpeas and stir to combine.
  5. Add in the lemon juice and cilantro leaves and stir to combine.
  6. Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are soft and the flavors are well blended.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro leaves, if desired.

Recommended Sides

This dish goes perfectly with a cool and refreshing cucumber salad or some warm and buttery naan bread. For extra crunch and flavor, top your chola with some chopped fresh tomatoes or peanuts!

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