Chana Saag Recipe

Name: Chana Saag
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 10 oz. package of frozen spinach; 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans); 6 oz can or 2 ripe diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon canola oil (or other vegetable oil) + 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon black mustard seed (or 1/4 tsp yellow mustard powder); 1 small diced onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 tsp dried ginger; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

10 oz. package of frozen spinach
1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
6 oz can or 2 ripe diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon canola oil (or other vegetable oil) + 1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon black mustard seed (or 1/4 tsp yellow mustard powder)
1 small diced onion
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp dried ginger
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Heat a large sautA pan at medium heat. Add the oil and butter and let it heat through just until a drop of water added to the pan sizzles.
2
If using black mustard seeds, Add to the oil. Let them sizzle in the oil for two minutes (they may begin to pop). Shake your pan to keep them from burning.
3
Add the onions and sautA for 5-7 minutes, until the onions are getting translucent.
4
Add the garlic and sautA for another two minutes. If anything is getting brown, turn your heat down a little.
5
Add the spices and salt, stir constantly for one minute. (Add mustard powder if not using seeds).
6
After a minute, pour in A1/2 of your tomato can and sautA for another minute. Add the remaining tomatoes and sautA for another minute.
7
Add the chickpeas and sautA for another minute.
8
Add spinach and sautA for another minute.
9
If there is no liquid left in our pan at this point, add A1/4 cup water. Allow to simmer for five minutes.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 oz. package of frozen spinach, 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 6 oz can or 2 ripe diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon canola oil (or other vegetable oil) + 1 tablespoon butter, 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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