Chickpea & Spinach Curry
Craving something hearty, healthy, and downright delish? Look no further than this chickpea and spinach curry. It's the go-to comfort food that not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 Onion (Finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 tsp Ginger (Grated)
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder (Adjust to taste)
- 400 g Chickpeas (Canned)
- 100 g Spinach (Washed and chopped)
- 400 g Canned Tomatoes
- 1 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- Coriander (For garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 5
Add the ground coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. Stir well to coat the onions with the spices.
- 6
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down and the flavours to meld.
- 7
Add the drained chickpeas to the pot. Stir to combine them with the tomato and spice mixture.
- 8
Pour in about 250ml water. Stir, cover the pot, and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 9
Gradually add the chopped spinach to the pot, stirring until it wilts down.
- 10
Season the curry with salt, black pepper, and garam masala. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- 11
Simmer the curry for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavours to develop and the spinach to cook fully.
- 12
Once the curry is well-combined and the flavours have melded, remove it from heat.
- 13
Serve the chickpea and spinach curry over cooked rice or with your favourite bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro.