Spinach Chickpea Curry – Palak Chana
Also known as Palak Chana, spinach chickpea curry is the ultimate in flavor with fresh spinach, tomatoes and loads of spices to satisfy your taste buds.

First, place cloves, bay leaf, cardamom pods, water and salt into a small pot, bring to a boil, put in the spinach then cook until it has softened. Pick out the bay leaves and cloves, drain and rest to the side.
Meanwhile, heat a large pan with oil, season the chickpeas and roast them in the hot pan. After they have browned remove them from the pan and put aside.
Second, pour oil into the hot pan adding the onions, tomatoes and seasonings except for butter, lemon, sugar and yogurt.
Once the tomatoes and onions have softened incorporate the spinach then spoon the mixture into a blender or food processor and pulse/blend until smooth.
Last, return the chickpeas back to the pan followed by the spinach curry, Butter, lemon juice, sugar and yogurt. Allow them to simmer for a few minutes to allow the chickpeas to soak in the flavor. Toss a few more chickpeas on top and garnish with fresh chopped coriander and paprika.
Ingredients
Directions
First, place cloves, bay leaf, cardamom pods, water and salt into a small pot, bring to a boil, put in the spinach then cook until it has softened. Pick out the bay leaves and cloves, drain and rest to the side.
Meanwhile, heat a large pan with oil, season the chickpeas and roast them in the hot pan. After they have browned remove them from the pan and put aside.
Second, pour oil into the hot pan adding the onions, tomatoes and seasonings except for butter, lemon, sugar and yogurt.
Once the tomatoes and onions have softened incorporate the spinach then spoon the mixture into a blender or food processor and pulse/blend until smooth.
Last, return the chickpeas back to the pan followed by the spinach curry, Butter, lemon juice, sugar and yogurt. Allow them to simmer for a few minutes to allow the chickpeas to soak in the flavor. Toss a few more chickpeas on top and garnish with fresh chopped coriander and paprika.