chole palak recipe| how to make north Indian chana palak recipe with stepwise photos and a quick video. Chole palak is a scrumptious and a very light curry recipe which goes best with chapati and rice. This curry is a north Indian curry recipe which is very similar to chana masala recipe with an addition of palak(spinach).
chole palak recipe| how to make north Indian chana palak recipe with stepwise photos and a quick video. Spinach and chickpeas are very common ingredients in North Indian households. If you guys are new to the indian cooking then I recommend you to check the glossary for the Indian lentil details and our soaking and sprouting guide for the details about soaking Indian lentils.
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Chana palak or chole palak is very simple yet very very delicious recipe you can make for your lunch or dinner in the busy weekdays. I am using regular kabuli chana here which has been soaked for 8 hours. Now, I usually store soaked chickpeas in a deep freeze for a week. You can use canned chickpeas as well for this recipe.
As I have said earlier, This curry is very similar to chana masala recipe. You can use spinach puree here just like we use in palak paneer recipe however, I am using finely chopped spinach here. These are just a few quick modifications. I feel this recipe is a super comfy and light to have. The recipe is prepared with minimal and regular ingredients. This is a low-fat curry which tastes delicious and extremely creamy because of the well-cooked chickpeas.
overall, This chole palak recipe is,
- scrumptious
- super easy to prepare
- 20 min recipe(if your chickpeas are ready)
- perfect tiffin-box recipe
- low-fat recipe
- simply delicious
- light to consume
- easy to digest
- ingredients are easily available
so, how to make this chole palak or palak chana recipe? stepwise photos:
take deep bowl and soak chana for 6-7 hours or overnight. add water in pressure cooker, add soaked chana and pressure cook for 5-6 whistles or until soften. keep it aside.(do not discard the water. you can use later in the gravy)
heat oil in pan. add cumin. when they crackle,add green chilies and onions.
add turmeric powder. saute them for a while.
add garlic chutney.
add tomato puree.also add red chili powder,garam masala and salt. mix it well.cook the mixture until thickens(it takes 6 mins approx)
add chopped spinach(palak) and mix them.allow palak to cook.(3 mins usually)
now, add cooked chana,water and mix well. simmer on the medium flame for 7-8 mins.
serve hot.
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recipe details below
chole palak or palak chana recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup white chickpeas
- 2 cup water, to soak chana
- 2 cup water, to boil chana
- 2 tbsp oil
- ¼ tsp cumin
- 2 medium green chilies
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped (1 medium)
- 2 medium tomatoes, puree
- 1 cup spinach, finely chopped
- ½ tbsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp garlic chutney
- salt to taste
- ½ cup water, to cook gravy (adjust according to your liking)
Instructions
- take deep bowl and soak chana for 6-7 hours or overnight.
- add water in pressure cooker, add soaked chana and pressure cook for 5-6 whistles or until soften.
- keep it aside.(do not discard the water. you can use later in the gravy)
- heat oil in pan.
- add cumin. when they crackle,add green chilies.
- add onions and turmeric powder. saute them for a while.
- add garlic chutney.
- add tomato puree.
- add red chili powder,garam masala and salt. mix it well.
- cook the mixture until thickens(it takes 6 mins approx)
- add chopped spinach(palak) and mix them.
- allow palak to cook.(3 mins usually)
- now, add cooked chana,water and mix well.
- simmer on the medium flame for 7-8 mins.
- serve hot.
Notes
- You can use garlic paste instead of garlic chutney. measurement is same as mentioned.
- you can use canned chickpeas as well.
have a great day!
Love the use of spinach as it makes recipes almost velvety in texture. Delicious as always! Wishing you a super weekend!
Thanks a lot 🙂
I love chickpea curries or stew and the addition of spinach makes it even better.
Thanks a lot 🙂
This sounds so delicious, love all the different veg and spices you’ve got going on in here!
i love chana masala so i’m sure i’d love this too! (: