Saturday, 25 February 2012

Spinach and Chickpea Curry

A healthy vegetarian curry ready in less than 15 minutes.




Ingredients:


1 tbsp oil/ghee
400g Tin of Chickpeas
400g Tin of chopped tomatoes
250g fresh baby spinach leaves
1 large onion, chopped finely
2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
1/2 inch ginger, grated
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
Salt & Pepper for seasoning.


Method:


1. In a saucepan, heat the oil. Fry the garlic/ginger and onions, until the onions start to sweat.  Add the chopped tomatoes and saute until it becomes a thick paste.


2. Add the chickpeas, turmeric, chilli and coriander powder.  Cook for few minutes until well coated with the masala.


3. Add water if you need a thinner consistency.  Season well.  Add the spinach and garam masala, give it a stir.


4. Turn the heat off.  Cover with a lid, the spinach should cook in the steam. Stir and serve with pitta or chapattis.



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