Palak/Saag Chole Recipe

Name: Palak/Saag Chole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas; 15 cups Baby Spinach (finely chopped); 3 medium tomatoes; 1 tablespoon ginger (chopped); 1 tablespoon green chili pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; ½ teaspoon asafetida powder (hing); 2 teaspoons cumin seeds (jeera(can sub ground cumin); 2 tablespoons coriander powder (dhania); 1 teaspoon turmeric (haldi); 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon garam masala

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
15 cups Baby Spinach (finely chopped)
3 medium tomatoes
1 tablespoon ginger (chopped)
1 tablespoon green chili pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
½ teaspoon asafetida powder (hing)
2 teaspoons cumin seeds (jeera(can sub ground cumin)
2 tablespoons coriander powder (dhania)
1 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon garam masala

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Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
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Puree tomatoes, green chilis, pepper flakes, and ginger in a food processor or blender until a very smooth puree.
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Heat the oil in a pan.
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To test heat, drop a cumin seed into the oil.
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If the seed cracks immediately, the oil is ready.
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Add asafetida and cumin.
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After the cumin seeds crack, add tomato puree, coriander, and turmeric.
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Cook around 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring often.
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Add spinach, and a half cup of water, cook covered about 5 minutes on medium.
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7 .Add chickpeas.
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Cook uncovered approximately 10 minutes to desired thickness.
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Add garam masala, cook about a minute, then remove from heat and serve.

162

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, 15 cups Baby Spinach (finely chopped), 3 medium tomatoes, 1 tablespoon ginger (chopped), and more.

Yes, Palak/Saag Chole falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Palak/Saag Chole

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