Chole (Indian Spiced Chickpeas, Vegetarian)
Chole (Indian Spiced Chickpeas, Vegetarian) features tender chickpeas simmered in a tomato base infused with star anise, garam masala, cumin, and coriander for a warmly layered flavor. The sauce is gently thick and aromatic, with hints of ginger and garlic that balance mild heat from chile powder. Serve it for a cozy dinner alongside rice, naan, or parathas, and enjoy leftovers for lunch the next day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chole (Indian Spiced Chickpeas, Vegetarian), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.86 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and star anise, and continue sautéing until just fragrant. Add the chickpeas, tomato sauce, water, chile powder, garam masala, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and clove. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the chickpeas begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
Mash some of the chickpeas in the pot to make the sauce chunkier. Cover and keep simmering, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, about 15 minutes. Remove the star anise and clove before serving.
- Calories 173.25 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 5.52 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 24.57 g 9%
- Total Fat 6.13 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.27 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.99 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 454.12 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 4.98 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 4.95 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 57.3 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 229.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 40.75 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 4.72 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chole (Indian Spiced Chickpeas, Vegetarian) is an Indian side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Crunchy Chickpeas, Fresh Ginger, and Garam Masala. Each serving provides about 173.25 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chole (Indian Spiced Chickpeas, Vegetarian)?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Chole (Indian Spiced Chickpeas, Vegetarian) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Crunchy Chickpeas, Fresh Ginger, Garam Masala, Ground Coriander. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chole (Indian Spiced Chickpeas, Vegetarian)?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 173.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chole (Indian Spiced Chickpeas, Vegetarian) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Chole (Indian Spiced Chickpeas, Vegetarian) healthy?
- Chole (Indian Spiced Chickpeas, Vegetarian) has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 173.25 calories and 5.52 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 454.12 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.27 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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