Lahori Chikar Cholay (Velvety Spiced Chickpea & Mashed Potato Street Gravy with Naan) – Authentic Pakistan Recipe

Ingredients for Lahori Chikar Cholay (Velvety Spiced Chickpea & Mashed Potato Street Gravy with Naan) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender chickpeas (some mashed to thicken), prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups cubed boiled potatoes, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup pickled red onions and warm flatbread
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with roasted black pepper
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Pakistan seasoning (cumin, coriander, garam masala, ginger, green chilies)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender chickpeas (some mashed to thicken) for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, roasted black pepper, and cumin, coriander, garam masala, ginger, green chilies, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add cubed boiled potatoes and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in pickled red onions and warm flatbread right before serving warm.