Chickpea and Spinach Curry #newyearnewyou

Name: How to cook Chickpea and Spinach Curry #newyearnewyou - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 - 4 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Sonia Duthie

Chickpea and Spinach Curry #newyearnewyou

Ingredient

Food ration :

2 - 4 servings

Cooking time :

30 minutes

2 tins

frozen chopped spinach (defrosted and squeezed to release excess water) or 2 large handfuls fresh spinach, torn into pieces

1 tsp

Cardamom pods, lightly crushed

1 tsp

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. When the oil is hot add the Cumin seeds, Nigella seeds, Cinnamon stick, Cardamom pods and Yellow mustard seeds. Stir and allow spices to release their fragrance for about 30 seconds. They will start to pop!

* Step 2

Add the onions and fry until a deep golden brown and caramelised. Add the crushed Garlic and cook gently for a minute. Stir occasionally to prevent the Garlic from browning.

* Step 3

Add the ground spices, stir, then add the Plum Tomatoes and break them up into pieces.

* Step 4

Add the drained Chickpeas, give them a good stir to coat in all of the spices and tomatoes. Add about half a tin of water to loosen. Bring to the boil, cover and then turn down to a simmer for about 15 minutes. Check every now and then to make sure the Chickpeas don't dry out. Add a splash more water if needed.

* Step 5

Once the curry is a lovely thick, saucy consistency check the seasoning and add some salt and black pepper to taste. Then add the spinach, give it a good stir and cook for a few minutes. If using fresh Spinach allow it to just wilt and then serve.

* Step 6

Serve with your favourite Naan breads, Chapatis or rice with a serving of Mint Yoghurt (blend the Yoghurt and Mint Sauce together) and some lovely chutneys. I love Aubergine Chutney and Lime Pickle.

* Step 7

A lovey addition is a few crispy onions. Finely sliced onion, squeezed dry in kitchen paper and then deep-fried in hot Rapeseed oil for a few

* Step 8

Minutes, until crisp and golden brown and then drained on Kitchen paper to blot off the excess oil. I often make a batch to keep in the ‘fridge to top various meals and add extra crunch and Umami flavour.

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