Indian Style Stir Fried Chickpea and Spinach Rice

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Delhi is burning these days with temperature rising over 40 degrees C. In such a scorching heat, it seems a horrendous job standing in kitchen for hours cooking elaborate meals. So, I am always in a lookout for simple meals that can be cooked in a jiffy yet are wholesome, delicious and nutritious in every possible way. With that being said, to make such recipes, I often make use of the leftovers which obviously helps me put together a nice dish in minimum possible time. One such easy and quick recipe that I made lately is this "Stir Fried Chickpea and Spinach Rice". I already had some plain cooked rice and boiled chickpeas from last day's lunch lying in the refrigerator; all I did was tossed them up with some spices, chopped garlic and spinach and I was instantly ready with this yummilicious one pot meal. My family completely enjoyed it some boondi-mint raita and papad on the side. A simple and must try recipe, do try it out !! 

Indian Style Stir Fried Chickpea and Spinach Rice


Ingredients

  • Boiled Rice - 2 cups
  • Boiled Chickpeas - 1 cup
  • Spinach (washed and chopped) - 2 cups
  • Garlic (finely chopped) - 4 to 5 cloves
  • Green chilies (finely chopped) - 2 to 3
  • Dried bay leaf - 1
  • Black pepper corns - 8 to 10
  • Cloves - 3 to 4
  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
  • Cinnamon stick - 1/2 inch
  • Black cardamom - 1
  • Salt - as per taste
  • Black pepper powder - 1 tsp
  • Chholey Masala - 1 tsp
  • Lemon juice - 1/2 tbsp
  • Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp 

Indian Style Stir Fried Chickpea and Spinach Rice


Method

  1. Put some oil in a wok.
  2. Once it is heated, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, black pepper corns, black cardamom and cinnamon stick.
  3. As the whole spices get fragrant, add garlic and green chilies. Saute for a minute then add chickpeas and toss on high flame for another minute or two.
  4. Next, season with salt, black pepper powder and chholey masala. Mix nicely.
  5. Throw in the chopped spinach and cook until it wilts. It will release some water. Cook on medium till all the water is evaporated and spinach is nicely sauteed. Mix in the lemon juice.
  6. Toss in the cooked rice and mix gently.
  7. Garnish with some lemon wedges and serve hot with some plain yogurt or raita on the side. 


Indian Style Stir Fried Chickpea and Spinach Rice


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Comments

  1. Priya SureshAugust 30, 2018 at 12:30 PM

    Excellent rice dish to pack in anyone's lunch box. Spinach and chickpeas , both are my favourite. I would love to have these sort of protein rich rice for my lunch with some fryums.

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  2. VanithaAugust 31, 2018 at 12:54 PM

    Healthy meal in one bowl!! Amazing clicks! Love it!

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  3. www.annapurnaz.inAugust 31, 2018 at 7:10 PM

    Delicious and healthy. And you have captured it so well that I'm tempted to finish that bowl, but my appetite is not that much 😁😉

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  4. Sujata RoySeptember 1, 2018 at 3:04 AM

    Chickpea and spinach rice sounds delicious and healthy too. Loved the idea of mixing spinach with chickpeas. The rice becomes more nutritious. Bookmaking it to try soon. Lovely share

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  5. Mayuri PatelSeptember 2, 2018 at 1:50 PM

    I love how you can actually see quite a bit of the chana and spinach in the rice. A lovely quick one pot meal and filling too. Love the clicks.

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  6. Maria NasirSeptember 2, 2018 at 7:59 PM

    I bet no one could guess this gorgeous meal was made with left overs! I prepare chickpeas and spinach Pulao separately and we love them both. This is like everything yummy combined in one pot!

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  7. Soma MukherjeeSeptember 3, 2018 at 1:57 AM

    Love Indian style fried rice and this one is just perfect for packing in lunch box as its a full meal in itself, the addition of palak balances everything, lovely recipe.

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  8. UnknownSeptember 3, 2018 at 3:37 AM

    This is definitely a power packed combination. I am definitely trying this for my daughter's tiffin

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    1. AnshuSeptember 8, 2018 at 9:34 AM

      Absolutely... i’m Sure she’ll love it...

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  9. Malini's SpaceSeptember 3, 2018 at 3:52 AM

    Oooh.. Yummy and healthy fried rice. It looks so good. I have tried the spinach paratha and curry, never strikes to try as fried rice. Great idea to sneak the spinach in lunch. Quick and perfect for lunch boxes.

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  10. mildly indianSeptember 3, 2018 at 4:06 AM

    Totally feel you when it is 40 and kitchen feels like a furnace. The recipe you have created still in the midst of this is simply amazing.

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  11. Poonam BachhavSeptember 3, 2018 at 6:05 AM

    Chickpea and spinach in a stir-fry rice sounds a flavorful and healthy meal in a bowl. This dish would be perfect lunch box option. Lovely share !

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  12. cookwithrenuSeptember 3, 2018 at 8:08 AM

    Excellent combo of spinach and chickpea. Great for lunch as well as for parties.

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  13. code2cookSeptember 3, 2018 at 5:21 PM

    This a great rice recipe having all macros in one bowl. Love the way it has come out. you captured its beauty nicely. I am a fan of leftover rice recipes. Gonna try this.

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  14. HayleySeptember 4, 2018 at 12:15 AM

    Spinach and chickpeas. great combo and works almost in every dishes. With rice, it's heaven. Rice looks so delicious and one pot meals are always welcome in that heat.

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