Spiced Spinach and Chickpea Curry

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Servings: Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 20

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  2. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Add cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add chickpeas and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in the spinach and allow it to wilt, about 2 minutes.
  7. Pour in coconut milk and mix well, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  8. Season with salt to taste and simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  10. Serve hot with rice or naan if desired.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Spiced Spinach and Chickpea Curry

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  2. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Add cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add chickpeas and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in the spinach and allow it to wilt, about 2 minutes.
  7. Pour in coconut milk and mix well, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  8. Season with salt to taste and simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  10. Serve hot with rice or naan if desired.