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How to make old Delhi-Style chhole at home
Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of love, memories, and the comforting taste of family meals. This year, one homegrown brand is adding an extra dash of nostalgia with its Purani Dilli Chhole Masala a ready-to-cook blend that captures the soul of Old Delhi's bustling for festive feasts, this chhole masala pairs beautifully with fluffy pooris for a traditional breakfast, golden-brown bhature for a hearty lunch, or steaming hot rice for a homely dinner. With its rich aroma and authentic spice profile, it's designed to bring people together over plates of comfort food. To understand what makes this masala special, India Today spoke with Richa Sharma, Co - Founder, CURRYiTadvertisement'We wanted to capture the essence of Purani Dilli- the warmth, the robust spices, and the street-side authenticity — in a way that anyone can recreate at home,' said a company Richa Sharma, Co - Founder
They added that the blend is crafted from premium-quality spices and comes with easy cooking instructions, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned home FLAVOUR PROFILEThe Purani Dilli Chhole Masala combines aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, black cardamom, and dried pomegranate seeds, balancing tanginess with earthy heat. The mix is slow-roasted to bring out its depth, ensuring a restaurant-style taste in every OF COOKINGPreparing chhole with this blend is simple — just soak chickpeas, pressure-cook them, and stir in the masala mix as per instructions. In under 30 minutes, you have a festive-worthy dish without compromising on IT'S PERFECT FOR RAKHIRaksha Bandhan is all about togetherness, and food often becomes the centre of the celebration. Serving Purani Dilli-style chhole can turn a simple family meal into a memory-rich experience, evoking the tastes and aromas of Delhi's iconic food Rakhi, the Purani Dilli Chhole Masala is more than just a spice mix — it's an invitation to bring authentic Delhi flavours into your home and celebrate sibling love over hearty, soul-satisfying meals- EndsMust Watch
