Indian Spiced Chickpeas and Greens
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch (3/4 - 1 lb) of kale or other leafy green vegetable
- * 1 large onion, small dice
- * 3-4 cloves (~1 tbsp) garlic, minced
- * 3 cups (28 oz can) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- * 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
- * 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- * 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- * 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- * 1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
- * 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- * 2 tbsp tomato paste mixed with 1/4 cup water
- * 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (~1 lemon)
Preparation
Heat a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat
When hot, add the oil and onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and lightly golden
Add the garlic, and sauté for ~ 1 minute
Stir the chickpeas, garam masala, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cayenne, and salt into the pan
In a small bowl mix the tomato paste with the 1/4 cup of water until smooth, then add to the pan
Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally
Add the kale or greens of choice and a small sprinkle of salt to the pan
Let the greens wilt for about 1 minute to shrink somewhat before trying to stir them in
Carefully stir as the greens wilt to mix in fully
Sauté an additional 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally
Add the lemon juice, and stir, cooking 1 minute
Taste and adjust seasoning as desired
Garnish with fresh cilantro or scallion greens, and serve with basmati rice, asian noodles, or indian flatbread
Finish it off with some hot sauce, sambal oelek, or plain unsweetened nondairy yogurt or raita
Enjoy!
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