Just Right Spinach & Chickpea Curry (Vegan) - Chole Palak

• 2 fresh tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 inch cube fresh ginger, cut in half
• 1 fresh green chile (optional)
• 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or any other light oil such as canola)
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
• 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (14 or 15 oz can, won't matter much)
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• fresh cilantro, chopped fine (optional)

1. Pull out your blender, a small one if you have it, and combine the tomatoes, the ginger and the fresh chili if you are using. Puree until completely smooth the set aside.
2. In a medium sized saute pan over medium heat, add the oil. Once the oil is hot add in the asofetida followed by the whole cumin seeds. Stir - and once the spices are sizzling, add in the tomato mixture. Be careful, it will splatter. Mix to combine - it takes quite a few stirs to get it combined so don't worry. Let that saute a few minutes.
3. Add the next three spices, (coriander, chili powder & turmeric) as well as the salt. Mix that together and let it all mingle together over medium low heat for about 10 minutes. It will reduce down a bit and the colour will begin to get darker.
4. Add in the fresh chopped spinach, followed by about 1/4 cup of water. Add up to 1/2 cup of water if you wish. Let that cook another few minutes and then add your chickpeas. You can mash some of the chickpeas with the back of a spoon if you like, it makes the gravy thicker.
5. The last ingredient is the garam masala, add it in and simmer for a few more minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if you like. That's it!

fresh tomatoes, fresh ginger, green chile, grapeseed oil, asafoetida powder, cumin, fresh spinach, chickpeas, water, ground coriander, ground chili powder, turmeric, salt, garam masala, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/just-right-spinach-chickpea-curry-vegan-chole-palak-397640 (may not work)