Palak Chole is very popular Punjabi cuisine recipe in North Indian Dhaba's. It is very nutritious and protein-rich curry. This curry recipe is mainly prepared with Spinach and Chickpea. The palak chole recipe is like the chole masala curry but spinach has been added to it. Basically an onion-tomato masala sautéed with spices to which the chickpeas are added and then spinach puree to be added, which makes it very delicious. It is a complete healthy meal when served with Chapati/ Rice. Here is the recipe with some tips and step by step instructions and pictures.
1. Firstly, clean and wash 1 bunch spinach leaves thoroughly.
2. Boil 4 cups of water in a large vessel and then turn off the flame. Add spinach immediately to it. Soak the palak in water for 3-4 minutes.
3. After 3 minutes, transfer the spinach into ice cold water. This helps to retain the bright green colour of palak.
4. Once the palak has cooled completely, drain off the palak. Blanched Spinach is ready and then transfer to a grinder jar. Also add 1 inch ginger, and 2 green chili to it. If you like garlic then add 2 cloves of garlic also.
5. Blend to smooth puree without adding any water. Keep it aside.
6. Now, in a kadai heat 3 tsp clarified butter/ Desi Ghee and then add 1/3 tsp fenugreek seeds/ Methidana.
7. Add 2 finely chopped onion to it and sauté till onion turns golden brown.
8. Then add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste to it.
9. Add tomato puree of 2-3 tomatoes to it and then add salt to taste. Sauté until ghee leaves the sides.
10. Next, add spices- 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder, 1/2 tsp dried mango powder(Amchur), 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala and 1 tsp coriander Powder to it.
11. Roast all the spices for a minute.
12. Then add 2 cups of boiled chickpeas to it and mix them well with spices.
13. Add 1 to 1.5 cups of water to it and bring a boil. Adjust consistency according to your preference.
14. Finally, add spinach puree and 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves to it.
15. Mix them well and cook for 5-7 minutes on low flame.
16. Garnish with ginger julienne and Dhaba Style Palak Chole are ready to serve. Enjoy hot Chana Palak with Chapati, Paratha, Naan or Rice.
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