Chickpea Saag

Chickpea Saag

Creamy spinach and chickpeas in a fragrant Indian-spiced sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.

⏱ 25 minServes 4Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. 2Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 3Stir in cumin, coriander, and turmeric, cooking for another 30 seconds.
  4. 4Add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. 5Fold in the chickpeas and cream, stirring gently to combine.
  6. 6Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, then season with salt and red pepper flakes.
  7. 7Serve hot over rice or with naan bread.

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