North Indian Saag Chole (Chickpeas and Greens)

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Main Dishes

This recipe for olive balls was adapted from one from a well-known Virginia colonial inn. Compared to the recipe they published in their cookbook, I’ve had far more luck with this one. It works well for get-togethers, outings, or potlucks. It freezes well (uncooked) for convenient preparation at any time.

Prep Time: 40 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 bunches fresh mustard greens
  2. 2 bunches fresh spinach
  3. 2 ½ cups water, or as needed, divided
  4. 1 teaspoon salt
  5. 2 cups finely chopped cabbage
  6. 2 cups finely chopped broccoli
  7. ½ cup corn flour
  8. 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  9. 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  10. 2 medium onions, chopped
  11. 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  12. 2 medium tomatoes, cored and chopped
  13. 1 large green chile pepper, seeded and diced
  14. 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  15. 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, or to taste
  16. salt to taste
  17. 1 ½ cups chickpeas

Instructions

  1. Wash mustard greens and spinach until all dirt is gone. Trim and remove all fibrous material, then chop greens and set aside.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  7. Any combination of greens works.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 257 kcal
Carbohydrate 25 g
Cholesterol 24 mg
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Protein 7 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Sodium 488 mg
Sugars 3 g
Fat 16 g
Unsaturated Fat 0 g

Reviews

Angelica Ramirez
Very flavorful and tasty. I served with Naan for a light meal.

 

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