Palak Chana (Spinach with Chickpeas)

1 2/3 cups chickpeas; drained and washed
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion; chopped finely
2 roma tomatoes; diced
4 cups chopped spinach
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp ground ginger
2 Tbsp diced green chillis
1/2 tsp tumeric powder
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp salt

Fry the onions in the heated oil, until golden brown, add the tomatoes, garlic, ginger and chillis, cook for about 5-8 minutes until it is blended together. Add the tumeric, coriander and cumin powders, stir and cook for about 3 minutes.

Add the spinach, stir and cook for a further 8 minutes, until it is limp. Add the chickpeas, mix and cook for a further 10 minutes. Add the garam masala and mix. Serve hot.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLJGEMINI75.