Palak/Saag Chole

Directions

1. 1
   1.
2. 2
   Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
3. 3
   2.
4. 4
   Puree tomatoes, green chilis, pepper flakes, and ginger in a food processor or blender until a very smooth puree.
5. 5
   3.
6. 6
   Heat the oil in a pan.
7. 7
   To test heat, drop a cumin seed into the oil.
8. 8
   If the seed cracks immediately, the oil is ready.
9. 9
   4.
10. 10
    Add asafetida and cumin.
11. 11
    5.
12. 12
    After the cumin seeds crack, add tomato puree, coriander, and turmeric.
13. 13
    Cook around 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring often.
14. 14
    6.
15. 15
    Add spinach, and a half cup of water, cook covered about 5 minutes on medium.
16. 16
    7 .Add chickpeas.
17. 17
    8.
18. 18
    Cook uncovered approximately 10 minutes to desired thickness.
19. 19
    9.
20. 20
    Add garam masala, cook about a minute, then remove from heat and serve.