Saag with Chickpeas
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 5
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Saag with Chickpeas calories by ingredient
Introduction
Saag, or palak, dishes are spiced purees of spinach or other greens common in northern India. They often contain additional ingredients such as potatos, fresh cheese, chicken or chickpeas to make a more substantial dish. Saag, or palak, dishes are spiced purees of spinach or other greens common in northern India. They often contain additional ingredients such as potatos, fresh cheese, chicken or chickpeas to make a more substantial dish.Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
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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
Directions
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.