Palak Chana

Make palak chana with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This North India recipe serves 3.

Approximate total time: 30 min.

Thedietco serving tip

For a balanced plate, add a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables and a suitable source of protein; adjust starchy portions to individual needs.

Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.

Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Chana masala.jpg by Simon Law (sfllaw) from Montréal, QC, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Servings

3 servings

Cuisine

Indian · North India

Ingredients

• Cooked chickpeas 2 cups
• Spinach 3 cups chopped
• Onion 1
• Tomato 2
• Ginger-garlic paste 2 tsp
• Oil 2 tsp
• Cumin 1 tsp
• Garam masala 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric 1/4 tsp
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Blend blanched spinach coarsely with a little water.
2. Heat oil and cumin; sauté onion and ginger-garlic 4 minutes.
3. Add tomato and dry spices; cook until tomato reduces.
4. Add chickpeas and spinach, simmer 8–10 minutes and serve with roti.