Saag Chole (Spinach And Chickpeas) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium onions
1/2 inch piece fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
2 medium tomatoes, chopped coarsely
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (20 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 1/2 cups cooked drained chickpeas
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

Slice the onions into thin half rounds. grate the ginger and garlic. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. add the cumin. When it darkens (1 to 2 seconds), add the grated ginger and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, then add the sliced onions and saute until lightly browned (about 8 minutes).
Add the tomatoes and cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Add the coriander, turmeric, salt, and cayenne. Mix well, then add the spinach. Mix again, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the chickpeas and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the garam masala and lemon juice; serve hot.