*If you can't find Garam Masala (available in Indian markets or some larger grocery stores) you can substitute curry powder...I do and it's good. You may also add potato to this recipe...classic Indian cuisine...YUM!


  1              small  onion -- chopped fine
  1              clove  garlic -- minced
  15            ounces  chickpeas, cooked -- (or 1 can)
  1       10-ounce can  tomatoes with green chilies
  1       10-ounce package  frozen spinach -- (chopped spinach) thawed
  2 -3          teaspoons  garam masala*
  1           teaspoon  salt

In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion, stirring constantly, until it is just beginning to brown.  Add the garlic and cook one minute more (you may add a tbsp of water if needed to prevent sticking).

Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, spinach, garam masala, and salt.  Stir and cook for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.  Serve over rice or other grain.

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Per serving: 142 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (12% calories from fat); 8g
Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 585mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat;
0 Other Carbohydrates




-- Edited by Colette at 20:08, 2005-12-12