Chana Saag

Chickpea & Spinach Curry
Portions:4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time:30 minutes
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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
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Course Curry / Main Dish
Cuisine India