Chana Saag
Chickpea & Spinach Curry
Ingredients
- 1 lb. canned chickpeas
- 1 large potato cooked and cubed
- 1 large onion pureed
- 1 large tomato pureed
- 1 tsp. ginger paste
- 1 tsp. garlic paste
- ½ tsp. cumin powder
- ½ tsp. coriander powder
- ½ tsp. turmeric powder
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt or to taste
- 1 cup spinach leaves pureed
- 1 tbsp. oil
Instructions
- eat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Add pureed onion and tomato, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
- Stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
- Stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder.
- Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Add pureed spinach leaves to the pan.
- Mix well with the onion-tomato-spice mixture.
- Add cooked potato cubes to the pan.
- Mix well with the spinach mixture.
- Pour in 1 cup of lukewarm water and stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Season with salt according to taste.
- Cover the pan and let the curry cook for about 25 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the flavors blend together and the potatoes are tender.
- Add canned chickpeas to the pan.
- Mix well with the spinach and potato mixture.
- Let the curry simmer for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Once the curry is cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
- Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Chickpea & Spinach Curry with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.Nutritional Information
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 5 g | Fiber: 10 g | Sugar: 5 g