Want Dark Brown Chole? Not Tea Bags, This Hack Will Help You Make Authentic Chole At Home; Recipe Inside| Curly Tales

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Dark Brown Chole, Anyone?

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Not Tea Bags, Use This Hack

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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When are you making this Dark Brown Chole with this easy hack?

Credits: saffrontrail/ Instagram