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Chana Masala for Two Recipe

Christina Lane
Chana Masala for Two is full of simple and flavorful ingredients. And it only takes 30 minutes to make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 314 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Butter Divided
  • 1/2 cup Diced Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 1-inch piece Fresh Ginger Grated, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 1 tablespoon Madras Curry Powder
  • 1 8 ounce can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 10 ounce package Chopped Frozen Spinach Defrosted
  • 1 15 ounce can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Fresh Cilantro For garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of the butter. Turn the heat to medium and let the butter melt.
  • Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes or so, until translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle in the curry powder and cook while stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, adding a splash of water to achieve the sauciness you prefer.
  • Meanwhile, wring the defrosted spinach dry using your hands. Removing every drop of water isn’t essential, but it’s nice to give handfuls of it a squeeze over a sink to get rid of the excess water.
  • Add the spinach, chickpeas, and salt to the pan.
  • Bring to a simmer, cook for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSodium: 468mgFiber: 11gSugar: 5g
Keyword Chickpeas, Cooking for Couples, Easy, Indian, Simmered, Spinach, Vegetarian
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