SAAG CHOLE (SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS)
Food.com has opened my eyes to many types foods that I never heard or would never have tried...this being one. Serve with jasmine rice. Diced potatoes can be substituted for the chickpeas to make saag aloo. Adapted from Bengal to Punjab: The Cuisines of India by Smita Chandra.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Beans
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Slice the onions into thin half rounds. grate the ginger and garlic. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. add the cumin. When it darkens (1 to 2 seconds), add the grated ginger and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, then add the sliced onions and saute until lightly browned (about 8 minutes).
- Add the tomatoes and cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Add the coriander, turmeric, salt, and cayenne. Mix well, then add the spinach. Mix again, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the chickpeas and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the garam masala and lemon juice; serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 323.7, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 4, Protein 10.8
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