CHANNA SAAG (SPICY CHICKPEAS WITH SPINACH)

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Categories     Vegetable     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 green chilies, minced
1 teaspoon tamarind powder (salt free) or dried tamarind pods if available*
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
12 ounces spinach, chopped (frozen or fresh)
2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt or low-sodium chick peas, drained & rinsed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Water saute onion and garlic until tender. Add the tomatoes, green chilies, tamarind, cumin, coriander, and spinach. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas and cayenne pepper and cook for another 5 minutes. * If using dried tamarind pods, remove the fruit from the pods, boil for 10 minutes or until soft. Drain and mash with a fork.

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