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Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry

This recipe uses dried chickpeas, which must be soaked at least 8 hours or overnight. Depending on their age, chickpeas can take more or less time to soften during cooking, so use the cooking time as a guideline, not a rule. Check the chickpeas occasionally — if they seem too dry, add additional water in 1/4 cup increments.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2

cups dried chickpeas, picked over

8

cups baby spinach leaves

2

(15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes

2

teaspoons ground coriander

2

teaspoons ground cumin

1

teaspoon garam masala*

1

/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

2

teaspoons kosher salt

1

/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2

tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

*Garam masala is a blend of dry-roasted, ground spices from India. It can be found in Indian markets and in the gourmet section of some supermarkets or kalustyans.com.

Special Equipment

Slow cooker

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In large bowl, combine chickpeas and enough cold water to cover by two inches. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

    Step 2

    Drain chickpeas, then combine in slow cooker with 1 cup water. Cover and cook on high, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 3 to 4 hours. Add spinach, tomatoes and their juices, coriander, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook 1 hour more. Sprinkle in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, stir in cilantro and serve.