Channa Saag Spicy Chickpeas With Spinach Food

SAAG CHANA (INDIAN CHICKPEAS & SPINACH)

Steps:

• Heat the coconut oil in a large frying pan, and add the onion, ginger and garlic and stir fry on medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until softened.
• Add the cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, coriander and chilli powder to your onion mixture and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes till the spices become fragrant.
• Add the chickpeas and stir fry for another 5 minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes and a little water, cover and cook for another 5 minutes then add half the spinach and cover again till the spinach wilted. Stir well. Add the last of the spinach and cover once more till the spinach has wilted. Add a little more water if needed. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes then switch off the heat and stir through the garam masala and serve atop some steamed basmati rice.

CHANA MASALA (SPICY CHICKPEAS) WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• In a large skillet or frying pan, sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add chickpeas straight from the can, including all the water.
• Add spices and lemon juice, cover, and simmer about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding more water if needed, until chickpeas are browned and soft.
• Reduce heat, add spinach and cover.
• Allow spinach to wilt for 2-4 minutes.
• Serve immediately.