Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Chana Saag

Recipe based off of this one from Vegan Dad.

Ingredients:
2 tbsp oil
1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
14 oz can of chopped or crushed tomatoes
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp chili powder
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
10 oz spinach
juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup plain fat free yogurt
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Heat oil on a large pot over medium heat. Saute onions for 12-15 mins, until nicely browned. Add garlic and ginger and saute for 2 mins. Add tomatoes and spices and bring to bubbling. Cook for 5-7 mins, stirring regularly, until tomatoes have reduced to a paste.

Add chickpeas and cook for about 5 mins. Add spinach and cook 2-3 mins, until tender. Stir in lemon juice and yogurt. 4. Season to taste with salt and pepper, adjust spices to your liking, and serve.

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