CHANA MASALA

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This version of chana masala uses spinach instead of tomatoes, like my favorite Indian restaurant makes. It is so easy to throw together, and pretty healthy to boot! A perfect meal on a cold winter night when served with naan and basmati rice.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), undrained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ cup fresh spinach, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; saute onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir chickpeas with liquid from can, lemon juice, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and curry powder into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until liquid is mostly evaporated and sauce is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir spinach into sauce and simmer until wilted, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 215.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

Abegunde Olanrewaju
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


traze shallow
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Ch Zahid
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This is a great recipe! I've been making it for years and it's always a favorite.


Gennifer Noel
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Billal Billal
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Nathan Martinez
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Jimena
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This is a great recipe! I've been making it for years and it's always a favorite.


Rk rana Khan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Gloria Moreno
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This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always perfect.


Iqra Shehzadi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the best chana masala I've ever had.


Tessia Centers
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This is a great recipe! I've been making it for years and it's always a hit.


Aubrey McNack
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've even made it for my friends and they all loved it.


Nirob Choudhury
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Musa a Musa
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Cara Morris
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This is the best chana masala recipe I've ever tried! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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