Saag Chana Masala :With Costco power greens pack

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The inspiration to this recipe is, having a big bag of Power greens (Kale, chard, spinach) sitting in my fridge. Got the bag from Costco store. I already made  Power greens Chutney using it. I wanted to incorporate em in a different recipe. 

My Son loves Punjabi Chole or Kala Chana Masala and Chapathi (Plain Paratha) Combo. While planning for dinner, I thought of using these Greens with Chana (chickpeas).I already have Chana (Chickpeas), which were soaked and ready to use. 

Once in a while, I soak excess Chana and freeze em for use later. You can also freeze boiled Chana. It works perfectly when you wanna make Chole unplanned or even a quick sundal (Seasoned Chickpeas) to go with Tea when guests show up unexpectedly. 

The recipe is made using Instant Pot , my new acquisition. The Saag Chana Masala turned out perfect in the Instant pot. The Greens added a nice creamy texture and color. You can also use either of these greens alone if not all. You can also make it in regular or electric pressure cooker. My Son devoured it and took in lunchbox too along with Roti. We had em with Jeera rice, my another favorite Instant pot recipe and fried Eggs. I haven't updated instant pot jeera rice recipe yet but the Rice cooker recipe is here- Jeera (Cumin) rice .

Total time: 8hrs 40 minutes; 8 hrs soaking time
Servings: 6

Ingredients :

• 3-4 Cups Power greens (kale, chard,spinach mix)
• 1 Cup dry Chickpeas
• 1 inch ginger
• 2 cloves garlic 
• 2 Tomatoes 
• 3/4 th onion
• Punjabi Chole Masala-2 tbsp or adjust
• Salt to taste
• 1-2 Serrano chillies 
• 1/2 tsp Amchur (dried mango powder)
• 1 tbsp Kasoori Methi (Dried fenugreek leaves)
• 1 Tsp Cumin seeds

Instant pot Saag Chana masala recipe

1. Soak about 1 cup  chickpeas in water for at least 8 hrs.I usually soak em overnight. I soaked 2 Cups Chana. Used half for this recipe and frozen the other half for later use. 
2. Chop 3/4 th onion into medium size pieces.
3. Chop 2 Tomatoes into medium pieces. I used Roma tomatoes
4. Chop 1.5 inch Ginger and 2 Cloves Garlic.
5. Rinse 3-4 Cups tightly packed Power greens. They come washed but I like to give a rinse before using. You can add more or less greens if you like. You can use either of greens alone if not together.
6. Press Saute button, Normal mode, 20 minutes time. Time can be adjusted by pressing + or - button.
7. Add 1 tbsp oil.
8. Add Chopped onions and sauté till transparent. Add Ginger garlic paste/pieces. Mix. 
9. Add chopped Tomatoes and cook till soft. 
10. Add cleaned Greens. Cook for a minute. 
11. Add 1/4 tsp Turmeric, 2 tbsp or more Punjabi Chole Masala, Amchur. Cook for a minute. Press Cancel button. 
12. Once mixture cools down, blend it in mixer to a smooth paste. 
13. Press Sauté button again, Normal mode.
14. Add 1-2 tbsp oil. Add Cumin seeds. Let em splutter.
15. Add ground Masala now to the Pot. Cook for few minutes.
16. Add Soaked Chana. Add enough water to almost cover chana. 
17. Add Salt to taste, Chopped Serrano chillies, Kasoori methi.
18. Press Cancel button. 
19. Close lid. Adjust whistle to Pressure mode.
20. Press Pressure cook button. Set up High Pressure, 20 minutes. 
21. Once cooking done, wait till Pressure is gone and floating valve drops. 
22. Open the lid. Give a stir. Serve with Roti/Jeera Pulao. 
23. If Chana masala feels thin, heat to thicken gravy.
24. If its too thick add water n heat few minutes. 
    

• Do check my Kala Chana Masala, Punjabi Chole and Coconut Pulao recipes. For more lentils recipe click this link: Lentils 
• Do check my other Instant pot recipes here :Instant pot recipes
• And try the yummy, healthy south Indian style Power greens chutney to go with Rice and Roti.