Best 6 Indian Curried Chickpeas With Spinach Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to relish the delightful flavors of Indian curried chickpeas with spinach, a vegetarian dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its aromatic symphony of spices. This delectable entree, also known as chana saag or chole palak, is a harmonious blend of tender chickpeas, vibrant spinach, and a rich, flavorful curry sauce. Originating from the vibrant streets of North India, this dish has captivated palates worldwide, becoming a staple in many households.

In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of meticulously crafted recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned home cook seeking culinary inspiration or a novice seeking a straightforward introduction to Indian cuisine, this article has something for you. From traditional preparations that honor authenticity to innovative twists that introduce contemporary flair, our recipes offer a diverse range of options to suit your culinary preferences.

Our classic Indian curried chickpeas with spinach recipe forms the cornerstone of this culinary exploration. With a step-by-step guide and detailed instructions, this recipe ensures effortless preparation and an authentic taste experience. For those seeking a healthier alternative, our low-fat version offers a guilt-free indulgence without compromising on flavor. For those with dietary restrictions, we've curated a vegan rendition that replaces dairy products with plant-based alternatives, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delectable dish.

Additionally, we've included a slow-cooker recipe for those who prefer a hands-off approach to cooking. This method allows the flavors to meld and deepen over time, resulting in a rich and satisfying curry. For those on a time crunch, our quick and easy recipe offers a streamlined approach to this classic dish, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

Each recipe in this collection is accompanied by a comprehensive list of ingredients, precise measurements, and detailed instructions to guide you through the cooking process. We've also included vibrant images to illustrate each step and showcase the final dish's enticing presentation. Whether you're looking to master the art of traditional Indian cooking or seeking culinary inspiration for your next dinner party, this comprehensive guide to Indian curried chickpeas with spinach has everything you need to create a delicious and memorable meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

INDIAN SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
Salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup whole milk plain yogurt
3/4 cup half-and-half
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add spices and cook until fragrant. Add yogurt, half-and-half, thawed spinach with its liquid, and drained chickpeas. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until heated through.

CREAMY CHICKPEA AND SPINACH CURRY



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An easy vegan curry cooked with chickpeas, spinach and Indian spices along with an Indian flatbread. The perfect meal for those busy nights cooked in under 30 minutes.

Provided by Jovita | Yummy Addiction

Categories     dinner     entree     lunch     main dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion (sliced into halfmoons)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp curry powder
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
1 15 oz. (400g) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 15 oz. (400ml) can coconut milk
2 oz. (60g) spinach
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt, to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3-5minutes. Add the garlic, turmeric, curry powder, and red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds more, until fragrant.
  • Add the chickpeas and coconut milk. Bring to a boil and simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in the spinach, lemon juice, and salt (if using). Cook for 1 minute more.
  • Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until the mixture pulls together into a dough. It will be sticky.
  • Heat the heavy iron cast skillet or a simple thick bottom skillet until hot.
  • Divide the dough into 4 parts and roll out on a floured surface into rounds that will fit your skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes per side. Serve with the chickpea and spinach curry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 kcal, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Sodium 1077.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g, Protein 18.1 g, Fat 32.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKPEA SPINACH CURRY (CHANA PALAK MASALA)



Chickpea Spinach Curry (Chana Palak Masala) image

Tired of paying a fortune for takeaways, or just fancy something healthier? Try this tasty healthy chickpea spinach curry, with a tomato and onion spiced gravy and a touch of coconut milk for richness.

Provided by The Fiery Vegetarian

Categories     Lunch and Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tbsp sunflower or canola oil
1 large onion finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 inch ginger, finely grated
1 tbsp ground coriander
1/2 tbsp ground turmeric
1/2 tbsp ground cumin
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or chili flakes
1.5 cups crushed tomatoes (400g)
2.5 cups cooked chickpeas (400g)
1/2 cup vegetable stock (120 ml)
1 cup frozen chopped spinach or 100gm fresh/frozen chopped spinach
1/2 - 1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp lemon juice
OPTIONAL: 1/4-1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk (50-100 ml)
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coriander leaves)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium-high setting. Sauté the finely chopped onion until golden.
  • Add the crushed garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic doesn't smell raw anymore.
  • Mix in the next four ingredients (ground coriander, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne) and toast for two minutes stirring often.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, chickpeas and vegetable stock. Increase the heat to high and once boiling, lower to medium-low to maintain at a simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every now and then.
  • Add 1/2 tsp salt, the sugar, and the spinach. If the spinach is frozen increase the heat until the curry is bubbling away again. Simmer for an additional five minutes.
  • Add the garam masala, lemon juice and coconut milk and stir. Sprinkle over the chopped cilantro leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 17 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 669 milligrams sodium, Sugar 16 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat

CURRIED CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH



Curried Chickpeas and Spinach image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 15-ounce can chickpeas (do not drain)
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
Kosher salt
8 ounces farmer's cheese, crumbled
Naan or other flatbread, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, serrano pepper and curry powder and continue cooking, 1 minute; set aside.
  • Combine the chickpeas and their liquid, spinach, cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes, 3/4 teaspoon salt and the cooked onion mixture in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high, 3 1/2 hours. Scatter the cheese over the vegetabls, cover and cook 30 more minutes. Serve with naan.

CURRIED CHICKPEAS WITH CILANTRO



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I love this recipe. It is my own creation, informed by dal and curry recipes I've made in the past. It's pretty easy, and great if you are craving Indian food. You can use canned or cooked chickpeas and adjust the spices to your preferences. The cooking time doesn't include the time required to soak and cook dry chickpeas. I don't like to use salt in dishes, but you may choose to add salt to enhance the flavor.

Provided by MissLinguist

Categories     Curries

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil (may substitute coconut oil, or any vegetable oil)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 tablespoons water
4 cups chickpeas, cooked (2-15.5 oz. cans)

Steps:

  • If you are using dry chickpeas, soak and cook them, according to the package directions. (This requires overnight soaking, followed by boiling for about 1 hour.) If you are using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them.
  • In a 2 quart saucepan, saute onion, garlic, pepper, cardamom, cumin, corriander, curry powder, tumeric, and mustard seeds in oil. (If the spices start to stick and burn on the bottom of the pan, add a little water.).
  • When the onions are soft, add the cilantro. Adding water as necessary, stir constantly to cook the cilantro, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add chickpeas. Stir and cook until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve over brown rice.

CHANA MASALA (CHICKPEA CURRY) WITH SPINACH



Chana masala (chickpea curry) with spinach image

A superhealthy vegetable-packed curry with chickpeas, spinach and tomatoes. Serve this delicious Indian dish with filling brown basmati rice

Provided by Jennifer Irvine

Categories     Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

400g can chickpeas , drained
1 tsp cumin seed
1 medium onion , finely chopped
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
1cm piece ginger , peeled and finely chopped or grated
1 tsp garam masala
½ red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
400g can whole plum tomato
juice ½ lemon
220g bag baby spinach
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
75g quick-cook brown basmati rice

Steps:

  • Heat a large non-stick pan and dry-fry the cumin seeds for 1 min, stirring often, while they pop. Remove and set aside. Cook the rice following pack instructions.
  • Heat the oil using the same large pan, add the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli, and sauté over a medium heat for about 3 mins. Reduce the heat, add all the spices, stir well and cook for a further 2 mins.
  • Add the tomatoes, stirring, and use the side of a spoon to break them up into smaller bite-sized chunks.
  • Add the chickpeas and 200ml water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and spinach. Let the spinach wilt, then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Divide the rice between 2 bowls, and serve the curry. (The flavours intensify as it cools, so for a fuller flavour, make earlier in the day and reheat slowly prior to serving.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 60 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality spices. Fresh, flavorful spices make all the difference in this dish. If you can, buy whole spices and grind them yourself just before using. This will give you the most intense flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the heat. This recipe is written for a medium-spiced curry. If you like your food hotter, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder curry, reduce the amount of chili powder or omit it altogether.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth. The vegetable broth you use will add a lot of flavor to the curry. Choose a broth that is flavorful and has a rich, savory taste.
  • Cook the spinach just until it is wilted. Overcooked spinach will become slimy and lose its flavor. Cook it just until it is wilted and still has a bit of a bite to it.
  • Serve the curry with your favorite sides. This curry is delicious served with rice, naan, or roti. You can also serve it with yogurt, raita, or chutney.

Conclusion:

This Indian Curried Chickpeas with Spinach is a flavorful, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also a good source of iron and calcium. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

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