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Palak Chole! (Garbanzo beans/chana and Spinach curry)

Name: Palak Chole! (Garbanzo beans/chana and Spinach curry)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 medium onion chopped; 3 medium tomatoes chopped; 1 Serrano chili peppers; 1 can garbanzo beans; 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 asofetida ((hing)); 3 cloves; 1/2 inch cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; 2 cardamom pods; 1 cup cut leaf spinach; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves for garnish

A delicious and healthy garbanzo beans/chana and spinach curry (Palak Chole). Full of flavor and great for weeknights. Vegan Gluten…

Ready 50 minutes
Serves 4 people
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 40 minutes

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Palak Chole! (Garbanzo beans/chana and Spinach curry)

Another variation of the omnipresent chole!

Recipe

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.

Serves 4 people
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Total 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 medium onion chopped
3 medium tomatoes chopped
1 Serrano chili peppers
1 can garbanzo beans
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 asofetida ((hing))
3 cloves
1/2 inch cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
2 cardamom pods
1 cup cut leaf spinach
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

1
Pressure cook drained garbanzo beans with 2 cups of water for 2-3 whistles or until soft enough so they get mashed really easily.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Add in the chopped onions and cook on medium heat until the onions are golden brown.
5
Add in the tomatoes and mix well.
6
Add in the spinach and cooked garbanzo beans and salt and mix well.
7
Cook on medium low heat covered for 15-20 minutes with occasional stirring.
8
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro leaves.
9
Serve hot and garnish with finely chopped onions and lemon juice and serve with Roti or Naan or buttered bread!