Chola palak Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.1. Soak the chickpeas overnight in water. Drain and rinse them before cooking.
• STEP 2.2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and saut茅 until golden brown.
• STEP 3.3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute. Then, add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
• STEP 4.4. Add turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
• STEP 5.5. Add the soaked and drained chickpeas to the pan. Stir well to coat them with the spices.
• STEP 6.6. Add water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the chickpeas are tender.
• STEP 7.7. Add chopped spinach to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
• STEP 8.8. Adjust the seasoning if needed and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• STEP 9.9. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

• 1. Soaking the chickpeas overnight helps in reducing the cooking time.
• 2. You can use canned chickpeas instead of soaking and cooking them from scratch.
• 3. Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.

Storage and Serving

• 1. Chola palak can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• 2. Reheat the dish in a pan or microwave before serving.
• 3. Serve chola palak as a main course with rice or roti, or as a side dish with any Indian meal.