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Pakistani kohlrabi vegetable recipe with chickpeas & spinach

You’ve probably never eaten kohlrabi like this before. Kohlrabi curry with chickpeas and spinach in a spicy tomato sauce. My kohlrabi vegetable recipe is different, super tasty and also very quick to make! It’s best to try it out for yourself and see for yourself! I hope you have lots of fun with this kohlrabi recipe ❤️.

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Recipe with kohlrabi – my experience

For most people I know, kohlrabi is not a common ingredient. For me, this delicious vegetable is indispensable. This is because kohlrabi plays a very important role in Pakistani and Indian cuisine. There are so many great and very popular dishes. For example, gonglu gosht, meat with kohlrabi – super tasty! As I grew up with kohlrabi dishes from a young age, you can already tell that I love kohlrabi! Today I’m going to show you my kohlrabi vegetable recipe that I like to make when I’m in a hurry. It’s vegan, healthy and delicious!

Preparing the kohlrabi

I used a medium-sized kohlrabi for this recipe. This was peeled beforehand and then cut into bite-sized pieces. At this point, I have to say that I really held back. I would prefer to eat the raw kohlrabi raw. If you’ve never tried raw kohlrabi before, then you really must give it a try!

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Ingredients for my kohlrabi vegetable recipe

Here’s an overview of the ingredients. As always, you’ll find the exact measurements at the bottom in the recipe card.

  • Kohlrabi: One medium-sized tuber, peeled and diced.
  • Onion & garlic
  • Tomato paste: provides flavor and consistency.
  • Pureed tomatoes: If you don’t have any, don’t worry, you can also use fresh chopped tomatoes.
  • Chickpeas: Super practical and you usually always have them in the store cupboard.
  • Baby spinach leaves: healthy, delicious and a great addition here. Frozen spinach would also work here as an alternative.
  • Spices: Coriander powder, turmeric, chili powder (hot), paprika powder, garam masala, cumin
  • Other: Fresh coriander, cashew nuts, fresh green chili
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Simple instructions for kohlrabi vegetable recipe

  • Step 1: Peel the kohlrabi and cut into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onions and garlic.
  • Step 2: Sauté the onions and garlic. Add the spices, tomato purée, tomato purée and diced kohlrabi. Sauté until browned all over, deglaze with water and simmer over a medium heat until the kohlrabi is cooked through.
  • Step 3: Add the chickpeas and spinach leaves. Simmer for a further 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Step 4: Serve with basmati rice, roasted cashew nuts, chili pepper (optional) and enjoy.
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Cooking kohlrabi

Cooked kohlrabi tastes best when it is soft enough. To do this, simmer the kohlrabi on a medium heat with the lid closed until it has the desired soft consistency. The exact time depends on the type of kohlrabi and the size of the kohlrabi pieces. One time I had kohlrabi that was done after 10 minutes and then I had kohlrabi that took up to 30 minutes.

What can you eat with kohlrabi curry?

Basmati rice, fresh flatbread or naan is usually served with kohlrabi curry! But roti or chapati would also go really well here. You can find my chapati recipe here.

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What do you think of my kohlrabi vegetable recipe?

If you have tried the recipe, I would be very interested to hear your opinion. Feel free to leave me a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page – I’d love to hear from you! I’m always happy to receive praise, more tips and friendly criticism.

And now, I wish you lots of fun cooking!

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Chickpea and spinach curry with kohlrabi - simple kohlrabi recipe

5 from 6 votes
This kohlrabi curry with spinach and chickpeas is super simple. A perfect dish for a quick and healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main course
Cuisine: India, Pakistan
Calories: 197
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 EL Ghee for frying alternative: oil for frying
  • 1 medium-sized Kohlrabi tuber approx. 250 - 300g
  • 1 large Onion diced
  • 3 Garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 EL Tomato paste
  • 200 g precooked chickpeas
  • 500 g Baby spinach leaves
  • 200 ml strained tomatoes
  • 200-300 ml Water
spices
  • 1 TL Chili powder (hot)
  • ½ TL Cumin
  • 2 TL Coriander powder
  • 2 TL Paprika powder
  • 1 TL Garam Masala
  • ½ TL Turmeric
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Other:
  • 50 g Cashew nuts Roasted
  • something fresher Coriander for serving
  • 1 chopped green chili pepper optional

Method
 

  1. Peel the kohlrabi and cut into bite-sized pieces. Peel and finely dice/chop the onions and garlic.
  2. Heat the ghee in a large pan and sauté the onions over a medium heat
  3. Add the garlic and spices and braise for a further 30 seconds over a medium heat.
  4. Add the tomato purée and kohlrabi and fry briefly. Deglaze with the tomato purée and water. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Bring everything to the boil once. Then simmer over a medium heat with the lid on. Cook until the kohlrabi is cooked through (approx. 15-20 minutes).
  6. Stir in the chickpeas and spinach and simmer again briefly.
  7. Serve with roasted cashew nuts, chopped chili pepper (optional) and fresh coriander. Enjoy with basmati rice or flatbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 11gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 226mgPotassium: 1051mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12158IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 6mg

Notes

  1. The cooking time of the kohlrabi may vary depending on the variety and the size of the pieces.
  2. If necessary, more water can be added, but then let everything simmer again.

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