What is Saag?
Saag is a traditional Indian dish made with leafy green vegetables. The term “saag” refers to a mix of greens, with spinach being the most commonly used option. Other greens that can be used for saag include mustard greens, collard greens, kale, beet leaves, and swiss chard. The greens are typically cooked down into a flavorful curry or stew, making saag a nutritious and delicious dish that can be enjoyed with rice or roti or naan.
Ingredients for Swiss Chard Chana Saag:
Following are the ingredients required to make this delicious Saag Chana recipe along with the measurements for 4 servings.
1 cup dry chickpeas 300 g Swiss Chard Masala base Water to achieve desired consistency 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ inch fresh ginger, minced 2-3 Green chili pepper 1 medium tomato roughly chopped ¾ teaspoon salt 1 tbsp olive oil or oil of choice 1 tsp whole cumin seeds 1 medium onion finely chopped ½ tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp red chili powder ½ tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ¾ tsp salt 1 tsp garam masala
Tempering:
1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, csliced 3-4 dried red chili peppers Pinch of asafoetida/hing
Garnish:
Freshly squeezed lemon juice Chopped coriander
Substitutes for Swiss Chard Chana Saag Ingredients
Saag chana is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines tender chickpeas with flavorful spinach. However, if you’re missing some of the ingredients or looking for alternatives, here are a few substitutes you can use:
For Saag (Spinach):
For Chana (Chickpeas):
For Ground Spices:
How to store Saag Chana?
Other curries from the blog:
Best Chana Masala – Chickpea Curry Kerala Kadala Curry (Brown Chickpea coconut curry) Easy Chana Masala (an easier version) Vegan Chickpea Curry Creamy Lentil Tofu Masala Mushroom Masala – Restaurant Style Vegan Malai Kofta Vegan Palak Paneer (Tofu)
