Golden Chickpea And Spinach Stir Fry Recipe

About this recipe

Golden Chickpea and Spinach Stir-Fry is a vibrant and nutritious Indian dish perfect for a satisfying lunch. This recipe combines protein-rich chickpeas with fresh spinach, creating a flavorful and energizing meal that supports your active lifestyle. The aromatic blend of spices like turmeric, coriander, and cumin infuses every bite with warmth and depth, while a touch of red chili adds a medium kick to the dish. Preparing this stir-fry is straightforward and rewarding, with minimal prep and a quick cooking time. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with rice or flatbread for a complete meal. Packed with 28g of protein and balanced with essential nutrients, this dish is a delicious way to fuel your day and delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 400G Chtoura Foods Boiled Chickpeas In Brine
• 200 g Spinach (Palak)
• - Onion-250 Gms
• 500 g Desi Tomato (Tamatar)
• 110 g Unpeeled Garlic Cloves
• - Ginger Powder
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli Powder
• - Coriander Powder
• 100 g Popular Essentials Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
• 100 g Orika Big Mustard Seeds
• 140 g Modern Kitchens Raita Boondi - 100 % Rice Bran Oil
• 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised

Instructions

1. 1. Peel and finely chop the onion, garlic cloves, and tomato for the stir-fry preparation.
2. 2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them sizzle for 30 seconds.
3. 3. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan. Sauté until the onion turns golden and fragrant.
4. 4. Stir in the chopped tomato, ginger powder, turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the spices blend well.
5. 5. Add the cooked chickpeas to the pan and stir to coat them with the spice mixture evenly.
6. 6. Pour in 50 ml of water and let the chickpeas simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
7. 7. Gently fold in the fresh spinach and cook until it wilts completely, about 2-3 minutes.
8. 8. Season with salt and stir well to ensure the dish is evenly seasoned.
9. 9. Allow the stir-fry to cook for another 2 minutes, ensuring the chickpeas are heated through and the spinach is tender.
10. 10. Turn off the heat and let the stir-fry rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.