CHOLE PALAK/CHICK PEAS WITH SPINACH/HOW TO MAKE PALAK WALE CHOLE

Palak(Spinach) Chole(Garbanzo Beans/chick peas) as the name suggest is Chole cooked in Palak gravy. It's a real healthy dish with lots of yumminess and power of spinach in it. I love tossing palak in everything, from soups to dals, such lovely flavor and then I feel slightly less guilty for eating a bowl more than I should have! Of all the things I put palak into, chole is definite our family' favorite.So let's get startted with the recipe...


INGREDIENTS:-

• 1 medium onion chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes chopped
• 1 tsp red chilli pwdr
• 2 Cup garbanzo beans boiled
• 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)
• 1 cup cut leaf spinach
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

PROCEDURE:-

• Pressure cook drained garbanzo beans with 2 cups of water for 2-3 whistles or until soft enough so they get mashed really easily.
• In a large pan, heat the oil on medium heat.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.
• Serve hot and garnish with finely chopped onions and lemon juice and serve with Roti or Naan or Parantha.....

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

1 Cup cooked Palak Chole will give you approx 225 Calories.

1.Spinach is rich in nutrients like Vitamin C and iron, which improves your metabolism helping you burn calories at a faster rate. So eat Spinach of you wan to loose weight.

2.Spinach is a rich source of vitamin A and reduces the risk of eye diseases, like night blindness, itching eyes and eye ulcers. 

3.Components like beta carotene, lutein, xanthenes and zeaxanthin act as strong antioxidants and protect the eyes from the harsh effects of UV rays, further lowering the chances of cataract formation and are all beneficial for maintaining overall good eyesight.
4.Spinach is rich in minerals like manganese, copper, magnesium, zinc and phosphorus which help in building strong bones and lowering the chances of osteoporosis. It is also a good source of vitamin K.

Do incorporate this dish into your cooking style...


Eat healthy stay healthy.....