Tangy Chickpea And Spinach Stir-Fry With Lemon Rice Recipe

Indian cuisine · 324 calories

Tangy Chickpea and Spinach Stir-Fry with Lemon Rice recipe

About this recipe

A wholesome and flavorful combination of spiced chickpeas, fresh spinach, and zesty lemon rice. Perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

  • 100 g Curry Leaves
  • 100 g Coriander Leaves
  • 250 g Spinach
  • 100 g Lemon
  • 1 kg Rice
  • 500 g Onion
  • 100 g Garlic
  • 250g Green Chilli
  • 400 g Chick Peas
  • 20 g Turmeric Powder
  • - Cumin Seeds 100g
  • 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds
  • 200 ml Mustard Oil
  • 100 g Salt

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; let them splutter.
  2. 2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and green chilies to the pan and sauté until the onion is golden brown.
  3. 3. Add the curry leaves, turmeric powder, and boiled chickpeas; cook for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  4. 4. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until it wilts, about 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.
  5. 5. In another pan, heat the remaining oil and sauté mustard seeds and curry leaves briefly.
  6. 6. Add the cooked rice, turmeric powder, salt, and juice of one lemon to the pan; mix well and cook for 3 minutes.
  7. 7. Serve the tangy lemon rice alongside the spiced chickpea and spinach stir-fry.
  8. 8. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.