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Heartwarming Chickpea Stew: A Mushroom and Spinach Delight!

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Chickpea Stew

Cultural Context

Chickpea stew, often known as Chana Masala, has its roots in Indian cuisine, where chickpeas are a staple ingredient. This hearty dish is celebrated for its rich flavors and nutritional benefits, making it a popular choice in vegetarian diets. Today, variations of chickpea stew can be found globally, showcasing local spices and ingredients.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup chickpeas
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 cups spinach
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon spices (herbs, sweet paprika, white pepper, Himalayan salt)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often less expensive and has a longer shelf life.

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Welcome to my channel, I'm going to make a stew with chickpeas, mushrooms, and spinach.

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Show ingredients: cut mushrooms, spinach, onion, tomato paste, extra virgin olive oil.

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Start by sautéing the onion in olive oil.

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While the onion cooks, cut the rest of the mushrooms.

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Boil the chickpeas separately.

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Cook the onions until they are ready, then add the mushrooms to dry them out.

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Mix the mushrooms with the chickpeas to avoid excess water in the stew.

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Add tomato paste to the chickpeas and mix.

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Wait for the mushrooms to finish cooking, then add them to the chickpeas.

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Add spinach to the mixture and mix well.

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Add spices: a mixture of herbs, sweet paprika, white pepper, and Himalayan salt.

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Turn the heat lower and let it cook for 2 minutes before turning it off.

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Taste the stew and describe the texture and flavors.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Chana MasalaChickpea Curry

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