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Saag with Chickpeas recipe is a Indian meal that takes 15 minutes to make. If you enjoy Indian for , you will like Saag with Chickpeas!

Saag with Chickpeas

Saag with Chickpeas Recipe
Saag with Chickpeas

Saag, or palak, dishes are spiced purees of spinach or other greens common in northern India. They often contain additional ingredients such as potatos, fresh cheese, chicken or chickpeas to make a more substantial dish.

How Long Does Saag with Chickpeas Recipe Take To Prepare?

Saag with Chickpeas takes 20 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Saag with Chickpeas Recipe Take To Cook?

Saag with Chickpeas takes 15 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Saag with Chickpeas Recipe Make?

Saag with Chickpeas makes 5 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Saag with Chickpeas Recipe?

The ingredients for Saag with Chickpeas are:

Oil or ghee -- 2 tablespoons
Onion, chopped -- 1
Garlic, minced -- 6 cloves
Gingerroot, minced -- 1 tablespoon
Coriander, ground -- 2 teaspoons
Turmeric -- 1/2 teaspoon
Cayenne pepper (optional) -- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon
Spinach, chopped -- 1 pound
Water -- 1 cup
Salt -- 1 1/2 teaspoons
Yogurt -- 1 cup
1% milk -- 1/4 cup


How Do I Make Saag with Chickpeas?

Here is how you make Saag with Chickpeas:

Heat the oil or ghee in a large pot or saucepan over medium flame. Add the onions and saut? until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger and spices and saut? for another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach, water and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool a bit. Then use a blender or food processor to puree in batches. Return the puree to the pot. Add a little water if necessary and simmer another 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in yogurt and return to brief simmer and immediately remove from heat. Stir in the optional cream, adjust seasoning and serve.Serving Size: makes 5 to 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BARNESKMJ3.


What's The Nutritional Info For Saag with Chickpeas?

The nutritional information for Saag with Chickpeas is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 173.6
  • Total Fat: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.5 mg
  • Sodium: 249.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 8.3 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Saag with Chickpeas?

Saag with Chickpeas is Indian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Saag with Chickpeas Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Saag with Chickpeas is Vegetarian


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