Spinach and Channa Curry

Today i am posting simple and delicious Spinach/Palak and Channa

curry. This curry goes well with roti/parata/rice.This curry is so simple

and quick as well as tasty recipe. Spinach and chickpeas/Channa curry

is a healthy dish. This recipe could be the right choice if you are planning 

to square up a balanced meal. Palak Channa brings in the protein of dal

and iron of Spinach/palak together.

Health benefits of Spinach:

The health benefits of spinach are numerous and its ability to help preven-

tor control diseases and health conditions. Spinach, like most green vegeta-

bles, contains Lutein which is protective against eye diseases. Researchers

have identified compounds in spinach that function as antioxidants and as

anti-cancer agents. Another study has revealed that spinach contains protein

components which are used to lower blood pressure. Apart from this Spinach

is also good for bone health as it contains bone-building nutrients including

calcium and magnesium. Spinach is said to be good for those with heart dise-

ase, arthritis, Anemia,Tumors, Constipation, Insomnia, Obesity, Neuritis, High

blood pressure, Bronchitis, Colon cancer, Prostate cancer, Breast cancer,

Osteoporosis, Dyspepsia and diseases of kidneys, bladder and liver. If served

raw, Spinach is a good source of vitamin C. By overcooking it important Vita-

mins may be lost. Cooked spinach is a good source of iron. Iron is a mineral

that it particularly important for Women and Children who have increased

needs for iron.

Ingredients:

1 bunch of Spinach

1 Big onion

3 Green chillies

1/4 - 1/2 cup cooked Channa/Chick Peas/Garbanzo Beans

3 tbs oil

1 tbs Garlic

1 tbs ginger

1/4 turmeric

Salt to taste

1/2 tbs Garam masala

1/2 tbs coriander powder

Red chilly powder to taste

Preparation:

1. Wash the spinach leaves under the running water. Chop them into

    Small pieces.

2. Chop the onions,green chillies,Garlic and ginger.

3. Heat oil in a pan. Add the onions, green chillies, garlic and ginger.

    Fry till the onions turn into light golden brown.

4. Add spinach, salt and turmeric. Mix well and cover to cook on low

    flame up to 10 min.

5. Add garam masala and red chilly powder and mix well.

6. Finally add cooked Channa and mix well. Cover to cook on medium

    heat up to 10 min.

7. Delicious Spinach /Palak and Channa/Chick peas curry ready to serve.