Chana Saag Recipe

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Chana Saag
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Directions:

  1. Rinse chickpeas and roughly chop baby spinach.
  2. Heat oil over medium heat. Add cardamom and cinnamon. Wait for a minute.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add garlic and cook till it starts to change color. Then add onions and sauté until golden.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add turmeric powder, ground coriander, chili powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well for a minute.
  5. Add ginger. Stir for a few seconds. Add tomatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes till well blended.
  6. Add chickpeas. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes. Cook covered for 10 minutes until chickpeas turn slightly soft.
  7. Add half of the spinach, stir, and put lid on saucepan for 1 minute. Remove lid and add the other half of the spinach and repeat the covering process.
  8. Remove lid and simmer uncovered for 10 minute, stirring occasionally.
  9. Stir in yogurt, or use as topping
  10. Serve hot with Basmati rice or potatoes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 215.15 Kcal (901 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.16g 19%
Cholesterol 1.99mg 1%
Sodium 695.98mg 29%
Potassium 905.94mg 19%
Total Carbs 20.9g 7%
Sugars 4.25g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5.94g 24%
Protein 7.95g 16%
Vitamin C 38.1mg 63%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 174.6mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.74 Kcal (401 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.41g 19%
Cholesterol 0.89mg 1%
Sodium 309.71mg 29%
Potassium 403.14mg 19%
Total Carbs 9.3g 7%
Sugars 1.89g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 24%
Protein 3.54g 16%
Vitamin C 16.9mg 63%
Iron 2.1mg 26%
Calcium 77.7mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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