STEP 1.Soak chickpeas in water for 5-6 hours. After that cook in pressure cooker along with as required water, bay leaves and cinnamon for 5-6 whistles. (till chickpeas become soft).
STEP 2.Wash the spinach, wash it with clean water and boil it in a pan for 2 to 3 minutes, then immediately put it in cold water and take it out in a sieve. (Drain the water).
STEP 3.Now make a coarse paste / puree by blending the spinach with green coriander and green chilies in a blender jar. Make a puree by blending the tomatoes as well.
STEP 4.Now heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, after the cumin crackles add asafoetida, now add chopped onion and cook till it becomes light pink.
STEP 5.Now add ginger garlic paste and fry for a few seconds. Now add all the dry powdered spices - red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and mix.
STEP 6.Now add tomato puree and mix, fry for 1 to 2 minutes till oil leaves from the spices.
STEP 7.Now add boiled chickpeas, mix and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
STEP 8.Now add spinach puree and mix. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, add remaining water of chickpea or spinach as required and after cooking for some time add garam masala and lemon juice and mix. Switch off the flame.
STEP 9.Delicious Spinach Chole is ready, serve hot with roti or roti.
Nutrition value
248
calories per serving
14 g Fat10 g Protein21 g Carbs14 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
14g
Protein
10g
Carbs
21g
Fiber
14g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
21g
Protein
10g
Fiber
14g
Fats
Fat
14g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
178mg
Iron
6mg
Vitamin A
2715mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
237mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
31mg
Vitamin E
4mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
159mg
Manganese
3mg
Phosphorus
148mg
Selenium
19mcg
Zinc
2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment