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Palak Chole

Palak Chole

by Nabeela Kauser
Dive into the vibrant flavours of Indian cuisine with my rendition of Palak Chole, a classic dish that combines nutritious greens and hearty chickpeas in a symphony of spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 208 kcal

Ingredients

  • 250 g Chickpeas Canned, drained and rinsed
  • 200 g Spinach Washed and chopped
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 Tomatoes Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1- inch Ginger Grated
  • 1 Green Chilli Finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • Salt To taste
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • Coriander Fresh, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chili. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
  • Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  • Add the ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Cook the spices for a couple of minutes until they release their aroma.
  • Add the chopped spinach (palak) to the pan. Cook and stir until it wilts and reduces in volume.
  • Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the pan. Mix well with the spinach and spices.
  • Pour in about 100ml of water and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld and the mixture to thicken. Add more water if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
  • Season with garam masala and adjust salt and spice levels to your taste.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 92mgPotassium: 687mgFibre: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5247IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Chickpeas, Chole, Cooking, Food, Palak, Recipe, Spinach
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