Chana Saag | Curried Chickpeas with Spinach
Ingredients
- Ghee1 tbsp
- Onion1
- Salt1 tsp
- Ginger1 tsp
- Garlic2
- Tomato1
- Turmeric · ground½ tsp
- Chili powder1 tsp
- Cumin · ground1 tsp
- Chickpea1 can
- Spinach4 cups
- Garam masala½ tsp
- Aamchoor powder½ tsp
Instructions
- Heat the ghee in a medium pot. When it sizzles, add the diced onion and the salt, and cook 5 to 7 minutes until translucent, covering the pot to speed things up.
- Add the ginger and garlic and sauté 2 to 3 minutes more, while the onion keeps browning.
- Add the tomato, turmeric, chili powder and cumin. Stir, then cook covered 2 to 3 minutes until the tomato starts to soften. Add half a cup of warm water, lower the heat to medium and let the spices infuse for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the drained chickpeas and cook 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
- Add the spinach and stir it into the masala until it wilts. Turn off the heat.
- Sprinkle over the garam masala and aamchoor (or lemon juice) and serve hot with naan or rice.
Summarized from Ministry of Curry's video. Watch it for the details.
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