Chana Saag

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Authentic indian dish

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Steps

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Rinse chickpeas and roughly chop baby spinach.

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Heat oil over medium heat.

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Add cardamom and cinnamon.

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Wait for a minute.

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Increase heat to medium-high.

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Add garlic and cook till it starts to change color.

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Then add onions and saut until golden.

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Reduce heat to medium.

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Add turmeric powder , ground coriander , chili powder , garam masala and salt.

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Mix well for a minute.

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Add ginger.

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Stir for a few seconds.

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Add tomatoes and saut for 3-4 minutes till well blended.

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Add chickpeas.

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Stir fry for 4-5 minutes.

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Cook covered for 10 minutes until chickpeas turn slightly soft.

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Add half of the spinach , stir , and put lid on saucepan for 1 minute.

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Remove lid and add the other half of the spinach and repeat the covering process.

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Remove lid and simmer uncovered for 10 minute , stirring occasionally.

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Stir in yogurt , or use as topping.

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Serve hot with basmati rice or potatoes.

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Ingredients

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baby spinach, chickpeas, plain yogurt, ginger, canola oil, cardamom, ground cinnamon, garlic cloves, diced onion, tomatoes, turmeric powder, ground coriander, red chili powder, garam masala, salt