Cooking Time: 30 - 40 minutes
Suitable for Vegetarians
Description
If you're looking for a flavourful, hearty and satisfying vegetarian dish, then look no further than Punjabi Chole!
This popular dish from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan is made with chick peas that are simmered in a rich and aromatic tomato based gravy, along with a blend of spices that create a deliciously complex and bold flavour profile.
The tender chick peas are simmered to perfection in a mixture of onions, tomatoes, ginger and spices such as cumin, coriander, and garam masala. The result is a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner, can be paired with a variety of sides such as fluffy bhatura, tandoori roti, chapatti, naan or rice.
But Punjabi Chole isn't just delicious - it's also packed with plant-based protein, fibre and a variety of essential nutrients that can help support your overall health and wellbeing. So if you're looking for a tasty and healthy way to add some variety to your diet, then Punjabi Chole is definitely worth a try!
Nutritional Information
| Typical Values |
Per 100g |
| Energy |
649kJ/156kcal |
Fat
|
9g |
| - of which saturates |
4.6g |
| Carbohydrates |
11g |
| - of which sugars |
2.1g |
| Fibre |
6.1g |
| Protein |
4.6g |
| Salt |
0.6g |
| Typical Values |
Per Serving (300g) |
| Energy |
1946kJ/469kcal |
Fat
|
27g |
| - of which saturates |
14g |
| Carbohydrates |
33g |
| - of which sugars |
6.4g |
| Fibre |
18.3g |
| Protein |
14g |
| Salt |
1.7g |
Ingredients
Punjabi Chole
Ghee, Chick Peas Boiled, Onions, Ginger, Green Chilli, Cumin (Jeera), Tomatoes, Turmeric (Haldi), Salt, Garam Masala (Coriander, Cinnamon, Cloves, Ginger, Cumin, Fennel, Black Pepper, Chilli, Cardamom, Star Aniseed, Bay Leaves, Sunflower Oil, Nutmeg), Coriander Leaves, Garlic
Rice
Natural Basmati Rice - Steamed (98%), Rice Bran Oil
Chapatti
Wholemeal Flour (Wheat) (58.3%) (Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Thiamine, Niacin), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Calcium Propionate (Preservative), Baking Powder (Sodium Bicarbonate)
Allergens
Punjabi Chole: Contains Milk (Ghee)
Chapatti: Contains Wheat
For allergens see ingredients in Bold
What you will need
Ingredients: Boiling Water, Water (Optional)
Utensils: Cooking Pot, Wooden Spoon/Ladle, Bowl
To cook Rice or Chapatti: Microwave/Pan
