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Chole

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Chole

Chole is a vegetarian dinner from North India. It is made with chickpeas, tea bag and ginger. One serving has about 250 kcal, 12 g protein, 35 g carbs and 8 g fat.

Updated 9 November 2026 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: North India
Calories: 250 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Style: Healthy

Main ingredients

chickpeas
tea bag
ginger

Quantities depend on the cook; the video below shows the method step by step.

Nutrition per serving

Chole

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250kcal / serving

Protein: 12 g 18%
Carbs: 35 g 54%
Fat: 8 g 28%
Fibre: 10 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	4mg
Folate	150mcg
Magnesium	60mg

How to make Chole: video

Punjabi Chikkar Chole | Easy Punjabi Chole Recipe | Kunal Kapur RecipesKunal Kapur · 2.9 lakh views · 9 min

Quick answers

Is Chole vegetarian?

Yes. Chole is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Chole?

About 250 kcal per serving, with 12 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Chole from?

Chole comes from North India.

What is Chole made of?

The main ingredients are chickpeas, tea bag and ginger.

When do you eat Chole?

Chole is usually eaten as a dinner.

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