Ingredients
1 can chick peas (or 1 cup of soaked for at least 4 hours and simmer till tender chick peas)
1 bunch spinach - rinse, please soak and rinse to get of rid sand and soil
1 medium size tomato - slice
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1/4 cup thick coconut milk
1/2 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves or some curry leaves
4 tbsp of oil
Salt to taste
Water as needed (depending on how thick or runny you prefer the curry)
1/2 tbsp plain chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp fennel powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
A little garam masala
**mix these ingredients with some water for a thick paste
Method
Heat oil
Saute ginger paste and garlic paste.
Add curry paste.
Cook and stir till aromatic and oil splits.
Add tomato.
Stir in.
Add spinach.
Stir and cook to soften spinach/or till mushy.
Season with salt.
Pour in coconut milk.
Stir and simmer to heat through.
Off the heat and combine in fenugreek leaves or curry leaves.
Healthy combo...Very nice!
ReplyDeleteSpinach and Chickpeas.. such a healthy combo..Love it!!
ReplyDeletewe never put spinach in it, will try this time
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ReplyDeleteha ha loved reading it Nava...Its truth the kitchen will remain clean as no time for cooking or some thinks cooking is a disgusting job... Very nice and healthy curry
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I've only eaten chickpeas in the kacang putih form. Love to try this dish some day..... xoxo
ReplyDeleteLooks so lovely!! The coconut milk will make such a difference!
ReplyDeletewonderful explanation nava:)looks so delicious
ReplyDeleteBoth are my favourite! It must be very delicious.
ReplyDeleteI truly enjoyed reading your post, may be even tiny bit more than your delicious looking dish.
ReplyDeleteStep by step photos are really helpful.
Healthy and delicious curry....!Love it and well explained..!!
ReplyDeleteBookmarked, Healthy recipe
So much loving this comfort and yummy bowl of goodness...
ReplyDeleteNutrition packed lovely dish...
ReplyDeleteI love veg food more and i love how this recipe is simple and easy to make.. will try it.. Thanks fr sharing
ReplyDeleteI love curries like this... so good with rice or chapathis...
ReplyDeletelooks so good and healthy one too
ReplyDeleteHey Nava, you're cooking chickpeas too? Seems like a trend now ^_^
ReplyDeleteYum yum i like this dish. can eat with steaming rice. Heaven.
ReplyDeleteLooks super yummy .I love the combo of methi and chickpeas ..
ReplyDeleteHow did I ever miss this super duper thing? Muah... Thanks for the recipe Nava and a very Happy New Year..
ReplyDeleteMy favorite combination and protein rich gravy.
ReplyDeleteLove spinach love chickpeas my type of recipe.
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