Garam Masala Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Rice
A warming stovetop curry of chickpeas, spinach, onion, garlic, and garam masala served over fluffy white rice.
- Calories
- 690
- Protein
- 22g
- Carbs
- 113g
- Fat
- 17g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 40 min total
- white rice2 cup
- chickpeasdrained and rinsed2 can
- frozen spinachthawed and squeezed dry12 oz
- red onionfinely diced1 lb
- garlicminced2 clove
- garam masala4 tsp
- cumin1 tsp
- cooking oil4 tbsp
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1Finely dice the red onion and mince the garlic. Thaw the spinach and squeeze it dry.
- 2Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear, then combine it with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low, and simmer until the grains are tender and the water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes; fluff and taste for tenderness.
- 3Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, season with a pinch of the listed salt, and cook for 4-5 minutes, until translucent and softened.
- 4Add the garlic, garam masala, and cumin. Stir for 30-60 seconds, until fragrant.
- 5Add the chickpeas and spinach, season with the remaining salt and black pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until hot and the spinach is evenly distributed.
- 6Taste the curry and adjust the salt and pepper. Serve over the rice.
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