CHANA MASALA (SAVORY INDIAN CHICK PEAS)
Indian food is not just curried sauces. It's not too exotic either. Unless 'exotic' is code for 'yummy and full of flavor.' This dish features a healthy mixture of chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, and spices. Both carnivores and vegetarians will enjoy this meal. My kids love it. Leave out the green chile if the kiddies will be eating. Serve over basmati or jasmine rice and enjoy. Namaste y'all!
Provided by latinmama
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grind onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and chile pepper together in a food processor into a paste.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry bay leaves in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour the paste into the skillet and cook until the oil begins to separate from the mixture and is golden brown in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the mixture with chili powder, coriander, powder, gram masala, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir until very hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir enough water into the mixture to get a thick gravy; bring to a boil and stir chickpeas into the gravy. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 524.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
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Khai W
[email protected]This chana masala is delicious! I love the creamy tomato sauce and the tender chickpeas. I served it with rice and naan, and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again.
Naami Naami
[email protected]This chana masala is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. It's easy to make and it's very flavorful. I served it with rice and naan, and it was a hit with my family.
Julie A. Gleason
[email protected]This chana masala is a bit too bland for my taste. I like my Indian food to be more flavorful. I added some extra garam masala and chili powder, and it helped a lot. Overall, it's a good recipe, but it needs a bit more spice.
Md Sadin khan
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian recipes. This chana masala is a great addition to my repertoire. It's easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the creamy tomato sauce and the tender chickpeas. I'll defi
Shoaib Kamal
[email protected]This is the best chana masala I've ever had! The flavors are incredible. I especially love the creamy tomato sauce. I served it with rice and naan, and it was a perfect meal.
Drew S
[email protected]This chana masala is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still very good. I love the creamy tomato sauce and the tender chickpeas. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.
cupcakecharry emo
[email protected]I made this chana masala for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors are amazing and the chickpeas are so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
MD Sohag (বিষাক্ত)
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for chana masala. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to add a bit of extra spice, but that's just my personal preference. I highly recommend this recipe.
Skeppy Skeppy
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but this chana masala changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I especially love the creamy tomato sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.
colleon Clarke
[email protected]This chana masala is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the chickpeas are perfectly cooked. I served it with rice and naan, and it was a hit with my family.