Chickpea-Spinach Curry (Chana Saag)

November 28, 2022

This chickpea curry featuring spinach (Chana Saag) is a delicious recipe you can easily make in a hurry! Serve with rice or warmed flatbread like naan, paratha, or plain roti.

Step 1:

• 2 TB Coconut Oil (or your preference)

• 1 cup Diced Onion

Heat the pot, then add oil. When oil is hot, add onions and sauté until golden brown.

Step 2:

• 2 TB Minced Ginger

• 2 tsp Brown Mustard Seed

Saute until seeds begin to pop.

Step 3:

• 1 TB Cumin

• 1 TB Garam Masala (available in my spice shop)

• 1 TB Kashmiri Chili Powder (available in my spice shop. If you use another pepper, make sure you adjust for chili heat level)

Saute until fragrant.

Step 4:

• (2) 16 oz. cans Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

• 1 tsp Granulated Garlic (or 4 minced Garlic Cloves added to Step 3)

• 1/2 tsp Turmeric

• 1 tsp Ground White Pepper

• 2 tsp Salt

• (1) 6 oz. can Tomato Paste

• 3/4 cup Coconut Milk

• 1/2 cup Water

Allow to simmer until sauce achieves your desired thickness.

Step 5:

• Juice of 1/2 Lemon

• 5 oz. Baby Spinach, rough chopped.

Cook until spinach is wilted and turn off heat.

Serve with rice or flatbread.