Low Carb Amritsari Channa
Enjoy the bold and authentic flavors of Punjab while sticking to your low-carb diet with this 'Low Carb Amritsari Channa' recipe. This creative twist on the traditional Amritsari channa swaps out carb-rich chickpeas for tender, spiced cauliflower florets, making it a healthy and guilt-free option. Cooked in a rich blend of tomatoes, onions, and aromatic Indian spices like garam masala, cumin, and amchur (dry mango powder), this dish delivers all the classic flavors you love in a lighter, nutrient-packed version. Ready in just 45 minutes and perfect for pairing with yogurt or a fresh salad, this one-pan recipe is an excellent choice for an easy, low-carb, vegetarian meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cauliflower florets
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 2 medium, finely chopped Tomato
- 1 inch, grated Ginger
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 finely chopped Green chili
- 2 tablespoons Ghee or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Amchur (dry mango powder)
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Fresh coriander leaves
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Wash and cut cauliflower into small bite-sized florets.
In a large pan, heat ghee or olive oil over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle until they turn aromatic.
Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili, and cook for another minute.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate.
Stir in coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add cauliflower florets to the pan and stir to coat the florets with the spice mix.
Pour in water, cover the pan with a lid, and let the cauliflower steam on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Once the cauliflower is cooked through, sprinkle amchur and give it a final stir.
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Serve hot with a side of yogurt or a salad for a complete low-carb meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 4894 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.5 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2561 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
