Chana Palak Masala

I love using greens in my kitchen, be it any kind.
Chana Palak is different from the regular Chana Masala or Punjabi chole solely because it is cooked in a spinach gravy.

Chana 1 cup cooked
Onion 1 medium chopped finely
Tomatoes 3 pureed
Spinach 1 small bag blanched and pureed
Green Chillies 2
Cumin 1tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tablespoon
Cashew 6 to be pureed with spinach
Whole Spices ( cardamom 2 cloves 3 bay leaf 2 cinnamon 2 1" sticks)
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Chana Masala 1 tablespoon - optional
Fresh Cream - optional
Salt to taste.

Heat a deep bottom pan and add oil.Add Whole spices.Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.Add cumin, add onions and green chillies. Add turmeric powder.Once onions are done add the tomato puree and salt.
Simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Now add the spinach puree and chana masala.
Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Now add the cooked chana and some water.Let it boil, simmer

and cover for about 5 minutes.
You can add fresh cream before serving.

Garnish with coriander leaves

Enjoy with your choice of Indian Bread.