Methi Chole (Chickpeas with Fenugreek Leaves)

Methi Chole or spicy fenugreek and chickpea curry is a delicious gravy dishes prepared all over India in a variety of ways. Here is how I make Methi Chole.
Methi Chole or spicy fenugreek and chickpea curry is a delicious gravy dishes prepared all over India in a variety of ways. It is a healthy way to include greens and protein in your diet. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat them.
Methi Chole or spicy fenugreek and chickpea curry is a delicious gravy dishes prepared all over India in a variety of ways. It is a healthy way to include greens and protein in your diet. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat them.
Rajasthani methi chole differs in its preparation by the absence of onions and garlic, while the Punjabi variation uses onions, tomatoes, amchoor powder and spices liberally. I have prepared my dish like this, but there is really no big difference in taste from the Rajasthani way.
This methi chole can be enjoyed with Bakarkhani Rotis, rice or Pulao. Here is how to make it.

Methi Chole or spicy fenugreek and chickpea curry is a delicious gravy dishes prepared all over India in a variety of ways. It is a healthy way to include greens and protein in your diet. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat them.

Methi Chole Recipe

Methi Chole

Methi Chole or spicy fenugreek and chickpea curry is a delicious gravy dishes prepared all over India in a variety of ways.
 Course Main Course
 Cuisine Indian
 Prep Time 10 minutes
 Cook Time 40 minutes
 Total Time 50 minutes
 Servings  people
 Calories 294 kcal
 Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chole / Chick peas
  • 4 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 3-4 Cloves
  • 2-3 Green cardamoms
  • 1 cup Onion Grated
  • 1 tsp Ginger paste
  • 1 tsp Garlic paste
  • 1 cup Tomato Grated
  • 2 Green chillies Slit into halves
  • 2 tbsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
  • 2 tsp Dry mango powder
  • Salt To taste
  • 2 cups Methi leaves Chopped

Instructions

  1. Wash the chole and soak in enough water for 5-6 hours.
  2. Drain the water and add the chole in a pressure cooker along with 3 cups of water and 2 tsp salt.
  3. Pressure cook until chole are done.
  4. Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release.
  5. Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan.
  6. Once the oil is hot, add cloves, green cardamom, bay leaf and black cardamom and let them crackle for a few seconds.
  7. Add onion and fry for 5-6 minutes.
  8. Add ginger garlic paste and fry until the onions turns golden brown.
  9. Now add tomato and green chilli and fry for a minute.
  10. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, dry mango powder and garam masala powder and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  11. Add little water if required.
  12. Now add the chole along with the water and add more salt if required.
  13. Slightly mash the chole with the back of a ladle and cook for 10-12 minutes on low heat.
  14. Add methi and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  15. Serve hot with Poori, Paratha or Naan.
Nutrition Facts
Methi Chole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Sodium 106mg5%
Potassium 357mg10%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 765IU15%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 517mg52%
Iron 4.6mg26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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