Chana Saag Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp butter
1 1/4 cups onions, diced
1 jalapeno, sliced in half and seeded
2 tsp garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh gingerroot, grated
2 tsp ground cumin
3 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup tomato with juice, diced small
1 cup water
2 (10 oz) bags frozen spinach
1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup light sour cream
1 cup milk
2 tsp garam masala
1/4 fresh coriander leaves, minced

Directions:

Saute onion and jalapeno in olive oil and butter for about 5 minutes until softened.
Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander seed, turmeric, and curry powder. Saute 2-3 minutes more.
Add tomato, spinach, beans, water and salt. Bring to a simmer and partially cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
Combine milk and sour cream until sour cream is dissolved. Temper with some liquid from the pan and then stir into pan. Add garam masala. Simmer a few minutes more. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	252.82 Kcal (1059 kJ)
Calories from fat	195.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.7g	33%
Cholesterol	34.59mg	12%
Sodium	649.65mg	27%
Potassium	343.57mg	7%
Total Carbs	11.63g	4%
Sugars	4.38g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	7%
Protein	4.52g	9%
Vitamin C	11.7mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	150.6mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.14 Kcal (411 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.42g	33%
Cholesterol	13.43mg	12%
Sodium	252.19mg	27%
Potassium	133.37mg	7%
Total Carbs	4.51g	4%
Sugars	1.7g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.64g	7%
Protein	1.75g	9%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.4mg	6%
Calcium	58.5mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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