Chana Saag
Veg
Vegan
A healthy and hearty dish made with chickpeas and spinach, cooked with spices and herbs.
Cuisines
Jharkhand
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Chickpea , soaked overnight |
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200 grams | Spinach , chopped |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 inch | Ginger , minced |
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1 medium | Tomato , chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Water , as needed |
Instructions
- 1 Drain the soaked chickpeas and set aside.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
- 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 5 Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute.
- 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- 7 Mix in turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder.
- 8 Add the drained chickpeas and stir well to coat with the spices.
- 9 Pour in enough water to cover the chickpeas, and add salt to taste.
- 10 Close the pressure cooker and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the chickpeas are tender.
- 11 Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and add the chopped spinach.
- 12 Cook the spinach with the chickpeas for another 5-7 minutes until the spinach wilts and blends well.
- 13 Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a dollop of ghee before serving.