Chana Saag {chickpeas and spinach cooked in warm spices}

Step 1

In a medium sized pot, add ghee and when it’s sizzling hot, toss in the chopped onions and salt and saute for 5 to 7 minutes or until they are translucent. Cover the pot to speed up the process.

Step 2

Next add the ginger and garlic, and sauté for additional 2 to 3 minutes as onions continue to brown.

Step 3

Add the chopped tomato, turmeric, red chilli powder and ground cumin. Stir well and cook covered for 2 to 3 minutes or just until the tomatoes start to soften. Add half a cup of warm water, lower the heat to medium and let the spices infuse the tomato for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the the chickpeas and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes as the chickpeas are heated through. Add the spinach and stir into the masala and cook just until the spinach wilts. Turn the heat off.

Step 5

To finish sprinkle the garam masala and amchoor powder or lemon juice all over and serve hot with naan or rice.