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Everyday Quick Chole/Chana Masala (Garbanzo Beans Curry)
Everyday quick chole/ chana masala (garbanzo beans curry). Simple, healthy and delicious. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
410 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 onion medium, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch asafoetida hing
- 3 tomato medium
- 1 inch ginger can be substituted with ginger paste, chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic can be substituted with garlic paste, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 can garbanzo beans washed and drained, aka chickpeas
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon rock salt or black salt
- 1/2 teaspoon raw sugar
Instructions
- In a blender, add 3 medium chopped tomatoes, ginger, garlic, fenugreek seeds, lemon juice, 1/4 can garbanzo beans. Blend into a paste and keep aside.
- In a pressure cooker, add oil and onions.
- Cook until onions are translucent. Add in the spices, asofetida, chili flakes and mix well.
- Add in the blended tomato and cook on medium low, partially covered with occasional stirring until the paste thickens and starts to leave oil (15 minutes)
- Add in the salt and remaining garbanzo beans and a cup or 2 of water according to how you want the curry.
- Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Serve hot topped with chopped onions, lemon wedges, cilantro and Rotis or Naans!
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Notes
- Nutritional value is based on 1 serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Sodium
600mg
(25%)
Potassium
1072mg
(23%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
1740IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
32.3mg
(36%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1072mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1740IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 32.3mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.