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Sumac Dusted Spinach Chana Masala


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Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil or ghee in a pot on medium high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle, about a minute.

  3. 3

    Add a paste of 1/2 an onion and 1/2 inch knob of ginger and sauté for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add 1 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp each ground cumin, coriander, and a large pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) and sauté for a minute.

  5. 5

    Add 1 cup pureéed tomatoes, 1 can drained and rinsed chickpeas, and 1 bay leaf and stir well.

  6. 6

    Cook covered for 20 minutes on a medium low heat.

  7. 7

    Add 2 handfuls of spinach and continue to cook for 5-10 minutes until the spinach has wilted to your liking.

  8. 8

    Add a splash of water to thin it out if you like. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  9. 9

    Ladle into a bowl. Sprinkle with sumac and chopped fresh coriander. Serve right away.