Chana Saag Recipe

Name: Chana Saag
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 1/4 cups onions, diced; 1 jalapeno, sliced in half and seeded; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, grated; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3 teaspoons coriander powder; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup tomato with juice, diced small; 1 cup water; 2 (10 ounce) bags frozen spinach; 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup light sour cream; 1 cup milk; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1/4 fresh coriander leaves, minced

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups onions, diced
1 jalapeno, sliced in half and seeded
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, grated
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons coriander powder
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup tomato with juice, diced small
1 cup water
2 (10 ounce) bags frozen spinach
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup light sour cream
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons garam masala
1/4 fresh coriander leaves, minced

1
Saute onion and jalapeno in olive oil and butter for about 5 minutes until softened.
2
Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander seed, turmeric, and curry powder. Saute 2-3 minutes more.
3
Add tomato, spinach, beans, water and salt. Bring to a simmer and partially cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
4
Combine milk and sour cream until sour cream is dissolved. Temper with some liquid from the pan and then stir into pan. Add garam masala. Simmer a few minutes more. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 1/4 cups onions, diced, 1 jalapeno, sliced in half and seeded, and more.

Yes, Chana Saag falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chana Saag

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