Forgot to Soak Chhole or Rajma Overnight? Here’s a Life-Saving Hack!

We’ve all been there. Sunday morning rolls around, and you’re already dreaming of fluffy bhature with spicy chhole… only to realize you forgot to soak the chhole overnight. Instant heartbreak, right? Usually, that means changing your meal plans or pushing the craving aside for another day.

But not anymore! In our Hackathon kitchen series, we’ve got a simple, time-saving trick that will rescue you from this exact situation. And trust us - it’s so effective, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try it earlier.

What you need:

• A casserole (or any insulated container)
  

• Boiling hot water
  

• Chhole (Chickpea)
  
  

Steps:

1. Add the dried chickpea to your casserole.
   
   

2. Pour in enough boiling hot water to cover them completely.
   
   

3. Close the lid tightly and let it sit for just 1 hour.
   
   

4. Open it up - your chhole will be perfectly soaked and ready to cook!
   
   

That’s it. No overnight waiting, no disappointed cravings, no plan B meals. 

Why This Hack Works 

The insulated casserole traps the heat and creates a mini “slow-soak” environment, helping the legumes soften much faster than they would at room temperature. It’s science meets kitchen jugad- and it works everytime.