Chana Saag

Chana Saag

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

Chickpea 1 cup Chickpea , soaked overnight
Spinach 200 grams Spinach , chopped
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , minced
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , chopped
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
salt Salt , to taste
water Water , as needed

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain the soaked chickpeas and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  5. 5 Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
  7. 7 Mix in turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder.
  8. 8 Add the drained chickpeas and stir well to coat with the spices.
  9. 9 Pour in enough water to cover the chickpeas, and add salt to taste.
  10. 10 Close the pressure cooker and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the chickpeas are tender.
  11. 11 Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and add the chopped spinach.
  12. 12 Cook the spinach with the chickpeas for another 5-7 minutes until the spinach wilts and blends well.
  13. 13 Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a dollop of ghee before serving.