Monday, July 11, 2011

Spinach and Chick Pea Curry

  • 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked over night
  • 8 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup coconut milk
Heat oil in large pan.
Add coriander, cumin, garam masala and turmeric. Toast for 1-2 minutes.
Add chick peas. Coat with spices, stir 1-2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and salt and pepper, simmer 2-3 minutes.
Stir in coconut milk, return to simmer 2-3 minutes.
Add spinach (in batches, if needed) and cover.
Simmer 10-15 minutes.
Add cilantro, squeeze with lemon before serving over rice.

1 comment:

Michele said...

I just defrosted this and at most it myself. This was delicious and yummy!