15ozcan chickpeas or use 1.25 cups cooked chickpeas
300gramsspinach blendI used mix of spinach, mustard greens and pak choi
1tablespoonvegetable oil
1/2teaspooncumin seeds
3big garlic clovesgrated
1red onionmedium, finely chopped
2large tomatoesfinely chopped
1/4teaspooncayenne/red chili powder
1/4teaspooncumin powder
1teaspooncurry powder
1/4teaspoongaram masala powder + more to sprinkle
saltto taste
7-8tablespoonscoconut milk
juice of 1/2 lemonoptional
Instructions
Place the spinach blend in a pan and add little water to it. Boil for few minutes till the spinach starts to wilt.
Immediately remove the spinach from pan and place under cold water and then chop finely.
Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Then add grated garlic and saute for few seconds till the garlic starts to turn brown.
Add chopped onions now and also 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Saute for 1-2 minutes or till onions turn translucent.
Add chopped tomatoes and mix. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add curry powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, cumin powder and salt and mix.
Cook for 2-3 minutes or till oil starts oozing from the sides of the masala.
Add the chickpeas and cook for a minute.
Now add the chopped spinach blend and cook for another minute or so.
Add the coconut milk and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle garam masala on top and serve chana saag hot with rice, naan or any bread of your choice. You may also squeeze in some fresh lemon juice before serving.