Lunch
Palak Chana Sabzi
35 min 3 serves Dt Manthan Sharma
SabziIron-richHigh Protein
Ingredients
- •1 cup black chana (soaked overnight) OR 2 cups cooked
- •2 cups chopped spinach
- •1 small onion, 1 small tomato
- •1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- •¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp red chilli, ½ tsp coriander, ¼ tsp garam masala
- •½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp oil, salt, lemon
Method
- 1
Pressure-cook soaked chana with water and salt (5-6 whistles) if starting from dry. Skip if using pre-cooked.
- 2
Heat oil, splutter cumin. Add onion and sauté till soft.
- 3
Add ginger-garlic paste. Cook 1 min. Add tomato and cook till soft.
- 4
Add turmeric, red chilli and coriander. Cook 1 min.
- 5
Add spinach and sauté 2 min till wilted. Add the cooked chana with a little water.
- 6
Simmer 5 min. Finish with garam masala and lemon. Serve with multigrain roti.
Dietitian's tip
Iron + protein + fibre — a powerhouse combination for PCOS, women's health and vegetarians.
Want a personalised plan built around meals like this?
Book a free consultation