Chana Masala with Spinach
A hearty chickpea curry with fresh spinach.

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Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpeas (cooked)
- 2 cups spinach (fresh)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 large tomato (chopped)
- 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (whole)
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp red chili powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt (to taste)
- 1 cup water
Method
- 1
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
- 2
Add chopped onion, sauté until golden.
- 3
Stir in ginger and garlic, cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add tomatoes, cook until soft.
- 5
Mix in coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and chili powder.
- 6
Add chickpeas and water, simmer for 15 minutes.
- 7
Stir in spinach, cook until wilted.
- 8
Season with salt, serve hot.
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