5 from 6 votes
Palak Chole (Garbanzo beans/Chana And Spinach Curry)
A delicious and healthy garbanzo beans/chana and spinach curry (Palak Chole). Full of flavor and great for weeknights. Vegan Gluten Free Recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
66 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 onion medium, chopped
- 3 tomato medium, chopped
- 1 serrano chili peppers
- 1 garbanzo beans canned
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida hing
- 3 cloves
- 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaf
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 cup spinach cut leaf
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Pressure cook drained garbanzo beans with 2 cups of water for 2-3 whistles or until soft enough so they get mashed really easily.
- Take all the non powdered spices(bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves) and crush them a bit using a mortar and pestle or pulse in grinder/blender.
- In a large pan, heat the oil on medium heat. Add all the spices and roast them for 3-4 minutes until they start to give out an aroma.
- Add in the chopped onions and cook on medium heat until the onions are golden brown.
- Add in the tomatoes and mix well .
- Add in the spinach and cooked garbanzo beans and salt and mix well.
- Cook on medium low heat covered for 15-20 minutes with occasional stirring.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro leaves.
- Serve hot and garnish with finely chopped onions and lemon juice and serve with Roti or Naan or buttered bread!
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Notes
- Nutritional value is based on 1 serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
66kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
600mg
(25%)
Potassium
322mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1620IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
18.2mg
(20%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1620IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 18.2mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.