Indian Chickpea and Spinach Curry. Originally adapted from http://www.moderateoven.com/?p=1263
In a large skillet with high sides, heat the oil over high heat until it begins to smoke. With a splatter guard on hand, add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and cardamom pods to the hot oil. Cook and stir for just 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the seeds. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes or until the onions are nicely dark and caramelized. Add the ginger, garlic, and green chiles to the skillet and cook for about two minutes. Add the ground coriander, cumin, turmeric and cayenne and stir well to combine the spices with the onion mixture, fry for a minutes. Then add the canned tomatoes.
Reduce the heat and simmer for about five minutes, stirring often. Add the spinach, stir the tomato mixture around and on top of it, then simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes (note that you need to add the spinach in batches as it cooks down into the curry sauce).
If you have an immersion blender, use it to puree the spinach now, processing to the desired smoothness (some saags are totally smooth but I like mine to still have bits of spinach, otherwise its just like green goo to me!). If you must use a blender or food processor to puree, you will want to allow the spinach to cool a bit before proceeding.
Return the pureed spinach to the pot and add the chickpeas and salt. Simmer, partially covered, for ten more minutes. Stir often and check that the mixture is not too dry; add a bit of water if necessary. Sprinkle garam masala over the top.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (324g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 309 | ||
Calories from Fat: 92 (30%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 10.2g | 14 % | |
Saturated Fat 0.8g | 4 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 5.2g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 2.9g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 936.6mg | 32 % | |
Potassium 811.3mg | 21 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 46.6g | 14 % | |
Dietary Fiber 11.4g | 45 % | |
Sugars, other 35.2g | ||
Protein 12.3g | 18 % | |
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Calories per serving: 309
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