Chana Saag
(from sarahcampbell’s recipe box)
Indian creamed spinach
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Categories: Indian
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 inches fresh ginger
- 1 Tbsp curry powder (hot or mild)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 large tomato
- 1 lb. frozen chopped spinach
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup whipping cream
Directions
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Saute onion and garlic on medium heat with olive oil
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Add ginger and curry powder and cumin
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Add tomato and salt
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Add honey
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Drain and rinse chickpeas and put into blender with water
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Blend those ingredients
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Take the pan off heat to let cool and then add small amounts of onion mixture to the blender
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Put all of blender contents back into the pan
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Add spinach and heat through
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Turn off heat and stir in cream until warm throughout
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Serve with rice or Naan