How To Make Spinach & Chickpea Dhal
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1 bunch spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
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Heat oil in a large pot or pressure cooker and add cumin seeds. Fry for a few seconds until they sizzle.
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Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onions are golden brown.
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Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder. Mix well.
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Add soaked chickpeas and spinach. Stir to combine.
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Add enough water to cover the chickpeas and bring to a boil. If using a pressure cooker, seal and cook for 20 minutes.
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If using a regular pot, cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chickpeas are tender.
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Stir in garam masala and salt to taste.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Goes well with rice or naan bread.
Nutrition
- Calories : 280kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 450mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 45g
- Dietary Fiber : 13g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 14g
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