Saag Chole (Spinach and Chickpeas)

Name: Saag Chole (Spinach and Chickpeas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani Punjabi, Sindhi & Pashtun
Ingredients: 2 medium onions; 0.5 inch piece fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.5 tsp cumin seed; 2 medium tomatoes; 0.5 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; salt; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 packages frozen chopped spinach (20 ounce); 1.5 cup cooked drained chickpeas; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tbsp lemon juice

Chickpeas, spinach and tomatoes cooked in a pan and spiced with ginger and cumin for a Pakistani dish.

1 hr · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: medium

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.