Chana Saag Chickpea Spinach Curry Recipe

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Chana Saag Chickpea  Spinach Curry
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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. Serve hot with paratha and Basmati rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 309.24 Kcal (1295 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.84g 18%
Sodium 835.59mg 35%
Potassium 757.75mg 16%
Total Carbs 42.52g 14%
Sugars 1.34g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3.94g 16%
Protein 13.2g 26%
Vitamin C 25.1mg 42%
Iron 5.1mg 28%
Calcium 173.3mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 85.06 Kcal (356 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.26g 18%
Sodium 229.85mg 35%
Potassium 208.44mg 16%
Total Carbs 11.7g 14%
Sugars 0.37g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 16%
Protein 3.63g 26%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 42%
Iron 1.4mg 28%
Calcium 47.7mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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