Saag with Chickpeas
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- Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
Oil or ghee -- 2 tablespoons Onion, chopped -- 1 Garlic, minced -- 6 cloves Gingerroot, minced -- 1 tablespoon Coriander, ground -- 2 teaspoons Turmeric -- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional) -- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Spinach, chopped -- 1 pound Water -- 1 cup Salt -- 1 1/2 teaspoons Yogurt -- 1 cup 1% milk -- 1/4 cup
Heat the oil or ghee in a large pot or saucepan over medium flame. Add the onions and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger and spices and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in the spinach, water and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat, allow to cool a bit. Then use a blender or food processor to puree in batches.
Return the puree to the pot. Add a little water if necessary and simmer another 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in yogurt and return to brief simmer and immediately remove from heat. Stir in the optional cream, adjust seasoning and serve.
Serving Size: makes 5 to 6 servings
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BARNESKMJ3.
Stir in the spinach, water and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat, allow to cool a bit. Then use a blender or food processor to puree in batches.
Return the puree to the pot. Add a little water if necessary and simmer another 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in yogurt and return to brief simmer and immediately remove from heat. Stir in the optional cream, adjust seasoning and serve.
Serving Size: makes 5 to 6 servings
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BARNESKMJ3.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 173.6
- Total Fat: 7.2 g
- Cholesterol: 3.5 mg
- Sodium: 249.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 20.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 8.3 g
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