Punjabi Style Mustard Spinach Chickpea Curry with Basmati Rice
This simmered dish pairs cooked basmati rice with cooked chickpeas, drained, spinach, chopped and mustard seeds. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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