Chana Palak

Chana Palak is a healthy alternative to chana masala. Its healthy yet the taste is as great as chana masala.

Ingredients

1/4 cup garbanzo beans
2 tblsp Chana dal (Bengal gram)
1 cup chopped spinach
1 medium tomato chopped
1 small onion thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp Jeera/Cumin seeds
1 tsp Amchur/dry mango powder
2 tsp Garam masala
1 tblsp Oil
Salt to taste

Method

- Soak chana dal in warm water for 15-20min.
- Heat oil in a pressure pan.
- Add cumin seeds followed by onion and garlic.
- Once the onions are translucent, add garam masala, amchur and let the oil separate.
- Add chopped tomatoes.
- Add garbanzo, chana dal, salt, spinach and 2 cups water.
- Cook for 3 whistles.
- Mix well.

Serve hot with roti or paratha