Chole Paneer Sabji
Chole Paneer Sabzi is a popular North Indian dish made with chickpeas, paneer (cottage cheese), and a blend of aromatic spices. This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. We have used skimmed milk paneer to make this dish healthier. It is also a good source of protein and fiber, thanks to the chickpeas and paneer. However, people with a dairy allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Dairy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
139 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
15 g
Fat
6 g
Fiber
3 g
Ingredients
Chickpeas (Raw)
0.5 small cup (50g)
Garlic paste
1 tsp (5g)
Garam Masala
1 tsp (3g)
Coriander Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Red chilli Powder
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Olive Oil
0.5 tbsp (7.5g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Paneer Homemade (Toned milk)
0.5 cubed, cup (100g)
Instructions
Preparation
-Soak chole (chickpeas) in water overnight.
Cooking Steps
Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas (chole) with enough water and salt for 2-3 whistles or until they are soft. Drain and set aside.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn translucent.
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the raw smell goes away.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften and turn mushy.
Add coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well.
Add the cooked chickpeas and water. Mix well and let it cook for 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
Add the paneer cubes and mix gently, making sure not to break them.
Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for another 10 minutes until the paneer is soft and cooked through.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Bhavna Dev Nair
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and this version of Chole Paneer Sabji is so much better than restaurant style. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Arisha Mukherjee
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and the experience has been outstanding. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Harsh Chandra Deshmukh
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and this Chole Paneer Sabji recipe exceeded all my expectations. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Mohd Reddy
"Making this regularly for dinner, and this version of Chole Paneer Sabji is so much better than restaurant style. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."