Halal Indian Style Chana Saag (One Pot Protein)

Halal Indian Style Chana Saag (One Pot Protein)
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time30 min
Total Time40 min
Servings4
CuisineIndian
Calories260 kcal

Indian Style Chana Saag (One Pot Protein) — a healthy halal vegetarian recipe with 260 calories and 14g protein per serving.

Ingredients
  • 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained
  • 1 lb fresh spinach, chopped or pureed
  • 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander, ½ tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee, salt
Instructions
  1. 1Heat oil, sauté onion until golden. Add ginger-garlic and spices.
  2. 2Stir in tomatoes and cook 5–6 min. Add chickpeas and ½ cup water; simmer 10 min.
  3. 3Add spinach and cook until wilted (5–7 min). Mash slightly for thickness.
  4. 4Serve with rice or roti.
  5. 5*Nutritional Value (per serving): ~260 calories, 14g protein, 38g carbs, 8g fat, 11g fiber.
Nutrition Per Serving
CaloriesProteinCarbsFatFibre
260 kcal14g38g8g11g

Nutrition values are estimates.

Halal Note: Ensure all ingredients used are halal-certified. Always verify product labels before purchasing.