Spinach and Chickpeas Gravy

This is a very simple side dish for chapathis/naan without lot of spices, yet very flavorful and healthy.
Ingredients:
Oil – 2 tablespoons
Garlic Cloves – 2, minced
Onion, medium size – 1, finely chopped
Salt – as per taste
Curry powder/garam masala – as per taste
Yogurt – 1 cup (I used low fat yogurt)
Milk – 1 cup (I used 2%)
Frozen chopped spinach (10 0z) – 1, thawed
Canned chickpeas (15 oz) – 1, drained and rinsed

Procedure:
1. Heat oil in a skillet.
2. Add the onion, salt and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Now add the curry powder and cook for another 1 minute.
4. Add yogurt, milk, thawed spinach and the drained chickpeas and let it simmer until all the flavors blend together.

My Notes:
1. The dish was nice and creamy. I actually added a mixture of full cream and milk, that definitely gave a richness to the gravy.
2. Be careful while adding salt because the canned chickpeas already has salt in it.
3. Update: I did not make the Naan. It’s the frozen variety we get in US, Deep Brand. Just heat it in the oven for 2 minutes, it’s ready to eat and you get a very nice fluffy naan. I also broil it for another 1-2 minutes to get a crunchy texture. The one in the picture is Garlic Naan and we absolutely love it. It’s so handy while entertaining friends also. But be sure to heat it just before eating and serve it immediately or else it tends to dry.
Dear Ranjeetha of Ranji’s Kitchen Corner has passed me the Nice Matters award. My another friend Divya of Dil Se has passed me the Rocking Girl Blogger Award. Thank you very much Ranji and Divya.
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I would like to pass both the awards to my very good friend Dee of Ammalu’s Kitchen.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 9:11 am
Madhu, I like the combo of chickpeas and any green. Thankyou for the awards!!! and congrats on becoming the pantry chef at dining hall!
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:09 am
congrats on ur award. very good and healthy recipe…check out my blog for a surprise for u:)
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:05 am
also.. Congrats on becoming ‘Pantry Chef’ at Dining Hall..
Siri
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:04 am
I totally forgot – Congrats on the award!..
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:03 am
Even we use frozen naans and parathas from Deep brand..
they are yummy isn’t it..
love the curry.. I agree adding cream wud give out such nice flavor..
Siri
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:17 am
That is a nice quick fix recipe for busy days .
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:08 am
chickpeas and spinach is a delcious and healthy combo…..i love it..ur photos are so welcoming too…congrats on ur awards madhuram!!!
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:05 am
Lovely! and pretty simple too. Thanks!
May 22nd, 2008 at 6:10 am
Yes the spinach and chickpeas look great, but tell me more about the naan! that looks gorgeous!! did you make that? I make spinach and chickpeas often but haven’t ever used milk/yogurt – cool idea – thanks!
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:53 am
Lovely blend of flavors, and oh so healthy. That naan looks good too. thanks for your version.
-trupti