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Chana Saag Aloo
Photo: Lars Blankers

Chana Saag Aloo

14 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1246
Calories
31g
Protein
45g
Fat
184g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Chickpea 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 134
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1" cubes
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas (one 19oz can)
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (398mL) coconut milk
  • 1 large bunch of fresh spinach, washed, dried, and chopped into thin strips
  • 1 large ripe tomato, chopped
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast (optional, but adds nice body to the flavour)
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
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Directions

1

In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium. Add the chopped potatoes, onions, garlic, and all the spices, and saute until the onions are translucent.

2

Add the cooked chickpeas, nutritional yeast (if desired), and can of coconut milk. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

3

Stir in the chopped spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach has wilted. Serve over a fragrant basmati or jasmin rice.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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