Place the raw, soaked chickpeas in a pressure cooker with salt and water and cook until tender, about 25 minutes
Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into approximately 3cm cubes. Chop the onion.
Place ginger, garlic, cardamom, cloves and pepper in a mortar and roughly grind the mixture, then set aside
Heat the oil in a pot, add the onion, salt, crushed spices and curry powder and sauté for about 4 minutes
Add the potato pieces, mix well, add about 100ml of water and cook covered for about 10 minutes
Meanwhile, remove the cooked chickpeas from the pot and rinse them with cold water
Now add the chopped tomatoes to the potatoes and mix well. Add the frozen spinach and chickpeas, cover with water, and simmer for about 10 minutes
Now add the cooking cream or coconut milk, mix well, cover, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Season to taste and enjoy with basmati rice or your choice of side dish!