How to Make Pakistani Chickpeas with Spinach | Cooking Together With Chef Sahar Anjum | Bronx Eats

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats while sunflower oil is cost-effective.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño retains heat while bell pepper is milder and cheaper.

Start by chopping the onion into small cubes.

Heat the pan and add about 3 tablespoons of oil until it's hot.

Rinse the rice under warm water about three times to remove starch, then soak it in hot water.

Lower the heat to avoid burning the spices.

Add about half a teaspoon of salt to the pan.

Add kashmiri chili powder, about one teaspoon, adjusting to taste.

Add turmeric carefully, using a light hand to avoid bitterness.

Cook the spices on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Add a little chickpea water from the can to prevent sticking and blend flavors.

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