Saag Chole (spinach And Chickpeas)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 medium onions
• 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped coarsely
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (20 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups cooked drained chickpeas
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 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).
• 2 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.