Indian Spinach And Chickpeas Recipes

Steps:

• Whisk the chickpea flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cumin seeds, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add 2/3 cup water and whisk until smooth. Add the onion, chickpeas, spinach and ginger to the batter and mix to combine.
• Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees. Working in batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the oil (do not crowd the pan). Cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Cool slightly, then gently press each fritter into a small disk, about 1/3 inch thick.
• Return the fritters to the hot oil and fry until crisp and golden brown, about 1 more minute. Season with salt and serve with chutney.

Steps:

• In a large heavy-based saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and then add the garlic and onion.
• Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until the onion begins to soften.
• Add the curry paste and mustard seeds, stir to mix, and cook a further minute.
• Add the potatoes with 2 cups water, bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for around 20 minutes or until the potatoes are almost tender and most of the water has evaporated - it is a good idea to stir occasionally.
• While the potatoes are cooking, press as much liquid as possible out of the spinach through a sieve, then chop roughly.
• Add the chickpeas and spinach to the potato mixture.
• Cook for a further five minutes, until the potatoes are tender, stirring frequently to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• It may be necessary to add a splash more water, but take care the mixture does not become too wet.
• Stir in the paneer cheese and lime juice, and heat through gently.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve garnished with chopped cilantro.

Steps:

• In a large skillet or frying pan, sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add chickpeas straight from the can, including all the water.
• Add spices and lemon juice, cover, and simmer about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding more water if needed, until chickpeas are browned and soft.
• Reduce heat, add spinach and cover.
• Allow spinach to wilt for 2-4 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wok and fry the onion over a low heat until softened. Stir in the garlic, ginger and chillies and cook for a further 5 mins until the onions are golden and the garlic slightly toasted.
• Add the turmeric, garam masala and cumin, stirring over a low heat for a few secs. Tip in the chopped tomatoes and add the tomato purée, then simmer for 5 mins.
• Add the chickpeas to the pan with 300ml water (fill the can three-quarters full). Simmer for 10 mins before stirring in the spinach to wilt. Season and serve with rice or naan.

Steps:

• Heat a large non-stick pan and dry-fry the cumin seeds for 1 min, stirring often, while they pop. Remove and set aside. Cook the rice following pack instructions.
• Heat the oil using the same large pan, add the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli, and sauté over a medium heat for about 3 mins. Reduce the heat, add all the spices, stir well and cook for a further 2 mins.
• Add the tomatoes, stirring, and use the side of a spoon to break them up into smaller bite-sized chunks.
• Add the chickpeas and 200ml water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins.
• Stir in the lemon juice and spinach. Let the spinach wilt, then remove the pan from the heat.
• Divide the rice between 2 bowls, and serve the curry. (The flavours intensify as it cools, so for a fuller flavour, make earlier in the day and reheat slowly prior to serving.)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add spices and cook until fragrant. Add yogurt, half-and-half, thawed spinach with its liquid, and drained chickpeas. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until heated through.