Low-Fat Chole Chickpea Curry

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 0
Healthy and Flavorful Low-Fat Chole Chickpea Curry Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

37 min

Ready In

47 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cans chickpeas
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons ginger paste
2 tablespoons garlic paste
3 teaspoons cumin powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
340
Sugar
5g
Fat
13g
Low-Fat Chole Chickpea Curry is a traditional Indian dish that is commonly made as a comfort food throughout the country. This chickpea-based curry has a rich flavor that results from the use of cumin powder, ginger paste, garlic paste and garam masala. With cilantro as a garnish, the curry has flavors that are both inviting and invitingly exotic, and goes well with steamed rice.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2.Add diced onions and cook until they turn brown.
3.Add ginger paste and garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes.
4.Add cumin powder, garam masala and salt to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
5.Add canned diced tomatoes and cook for 7 minutes until the mix thickens.
6.Add canned chickpeas and stir well.
7.Cover the pot and let it cook for 20 minutes over low heat.
8.Finally, add cilantro and stir well before serving.

PROS

Low in calories and fat, this low-fat chole chickpea curry is a healthy option to satisfy cravings for a hearty curry.

The ingredients used in this curry are easy to source and affordable.

CONS

The taste may not appeal to everyone, as it contains a unique blend of spices and flavors.

People who do not like chickpeas might not prefer this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains healthy fats from olive oil and is an excellent source of vegetarian protein from canned chickpeas.
The combination of cumin powder and garam masala in this recipe helps to boost digestion and immune function.

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