North Indian Saag Chole (Chickpeas and Greens) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (North Indian Saag Chole (Chickpeas and Greens) Recipe). This simple vegetarian North Indian dish of chickpeas is cooked with spinach, mustard leaves, finely chopped broccoli, cabbage, or other greens, along with added spices. You can also add more spices and peppers for hot saag, or less for mild. Saag is super easy to make. Here is my version, enjoy!

Brief

Prep 40 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

North Indian Saag Chole (Chickpeas and Greens) Recipe

Ingredients

2 bunches fresh mustard greens

2 bunches fresh spinach

2 ½ cups water

or as needed

divided

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups finely chopped cabbage

2 cups finely chopped broccoli

½ cup corn flour

4 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

2 medium onions

chopped

2 cloves garlic

chopped

2 medium tomatoes

cored and chopped

1 large green chile pepper

seeded and diced

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

or to taste

salt to taste

1 ½ cups chickpeas

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Wash mustard greens and spinach until all dirt is gone. Trim and remove all fibrous material then chop greens and set aside.

Step 2

Bring 2 cups water and salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Add mustard greens spinach cabbage and broccoli; cook over medium-high heat until soft about 10 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Combine 1/2 cup water and corn flour in a bowl to make a runny paste with no lumps. Add it to pureed greens and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Cover and cook over medium-low heat stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. Mixture should be a medium consistency and not too runny; add more water if too thick.

Step 5

Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds then add onions and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent about 8 minutes.

Step 6

Add tomatoes chile pepper coriander and ginger. Season with salt to taste. Add chickpeas and cook until heated through about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in cooked greens.

Nutritional Information

North Indian Saag Chole (Chickpeas and Greens) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 257.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.2g 14%

Carbohydrates: 25.1g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 7g 28%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 15.9g 24%

Saturated Fat: 6.8g 34%

Cholesterol: 24.4mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 10058.8IU 201%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 104.8mg 175%

Folate: 292.1mcg 73%

Calcium: 173.2mg 17%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 98.3mg 35%

Potassium: 859.9mg 24%

Sodium: 487.6mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 142.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.