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Instant Pot Chana Saag - Chickpea Spinach Curry Instant Pot

Instant Pot Chana Saag - Chickpea Spinach Curry. Easy 1 Pot Chickpea Curry. Saucepan option. Chana Palak /Palak Chole Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Recip

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dried chickpeas soaked for atleast 4 hours in warm water
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 hot green chile finely chopped
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger peeled and minced
  • 1/2 tsp EACH ground cumin garam masala, paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 15 oz can tomatoes or 2 large tomatoes diced
  • 1.5 cups water ,1 cup for less stewy dish
  • 3/4 tsp or more salt
  • 2-3 packed cups chopped spinach ,chard or combination greens (8 to 12 oz), use amount to preference
  • 1 cup non dairy milk thicker milks do better like coconut milk or cashew milk or soy milk, or use almond milk blended with 2-3 tbsp cashews
  • 1 tbsp or more lemon juice
  • cayenne and garam masala for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Drain the soaked chickpeaas, wash well, drain and set aside.
  2. Press Saute on the Instant pot. Let the pot get hot for 2 mins. Add oil and spread using a spatula.
  3. Meanwhile. Mince and mix together or process the onion, ginger, garlic and hot chile. Add to the hot oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the spices(cumin garam masala, paprika, coriander) and mix in. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Mash the larger pieces.
  5. Add washed and drained chickpeas, salt and water. Close the lid and put the knob on sealing.
  6. Pressure Cook for 25 to 30 minutes. I usually cook for 30 minutes to be on the safe side as older chickpeas take a bit longer to cook.
  7. Quick release after 10 mins. Press saute. Fold in the greens and non dairy milk.. Taste and adjust salt. Cook for 2 to 4 mins to wilt the greens. 
  8. Add cayenne and lemon juice and mix in. Serve hot over rice or with roti or naan.

Notes

  • Variations: add 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) or 1/2 tsp amchur or both.Use other spice blends such as berbere, cajun, chili powder blend or Jamaican curry powder instead of the spices (cumin, garam masala).
  • For creamier result, use 3/4 cup coconut milk or non dairy milk + 3/4 cup water instead of 1.5 cups water to cook. Or use an immersion blender to blend some of the cooked mixture. The blended chickpeas will thicken it up.Saucepan: Follow steps 1 to 4 in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 15 oz can chickpeas(drained), or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas, salt and 1/2 cup nondairy milk. Cook for 10 minutes. Fold in the greens, and simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes. Add cayenne and lemon.
  • With soaked chickpeas, add 1.5 cups water and 1/2 cup non dairy milk and cook partially covered for 35 to 40 minutes or until tender to preference. Then fold in the greens.
  • Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 722mg (30%) Potassium 755mg (22%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1755IU (35%) Vitamin C 21.1mg (23%) Calcium 177mg (18%) Iron 4.4mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209

% Daily Value*

Calories 209kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 722mg 30%
Potassium 755mg 16%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1755IU 35%
Vitamin C 21.1mg 23%
Calcium 177mg 18%
Iron 4.4mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.