Description
Quick and Delicious Chana Saag is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that marries tender chickpeas with fresh spinach in a creamy coconut sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it both quick and satisfying. Serve it over rice or enjoy it as a standalone dish, and let its rich flavors transport you to comfort food paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, drained
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about one minute until aromatic.
- Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper along with drained chickpeas. Cook for three minutes until heated through.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted (about two minutes). Pour in coconut milk and stir well.
- Simmer for five minutes then remove from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg