INDIAN CHANA MASALA

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I make this recipe all the time! Watch out, it's very spicy! :) And quite healthy, too. Eat the chana masala as a curry over rice or my favourite, straight with paratha. Every now and then I like to add about 1 tsp of plain yogurt on top of the chana masala in the bowl, and then add the cilantro on top of that. I adapted it from: http://www.recipedelights.com/recipes/vegdishes/ChanaMasala.htm

Provided by chaiandallthatjazz

Categories     Curries

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
1 onion, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 green chili pepper, chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch gingerroot, chopped
2 -3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
3 tablespoons olive oil
coriander leaves, for garnishing

Steps:

  • Cut onion, tomato and green chili. Grind it in food processor along with ginger and garlic and make paste.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry bay leaves for 30 secs.
  • Add the paste and fry on medium heat until golden brown (The oil starts separating from the mixture).
  • Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add water enough to make thick gravy. Bring the gravy to boil.
  • Add can chick peas. Stir well and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped green coriander leaves and serve hot.

Elisabeth
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I love that this recipe is customizable. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Kinobe Sulaiman
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


SUNDARAM SUNDAR
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I'm not sure why this recipe has such high ratings. I found it to be bland and unflavorful.


Odafe Vincent
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I also like to add some chopped spinach or kale for extra nutrition.


FaiZU Rahman
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Indian food or is looking for a new vegetarian dish to try.


Chyna Major
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. It was easy to make and the end result was tasty.


BLACK FREE FIRE
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I followed the recipe exactly but my chana masala turned out a bit bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Herman Bullins
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste but I was able to tone it down by adding some yogurt.


Moe Moe
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I was surprised at how easy this dish was to make. I'm definitely going to be making it again soon.


Eddie Sterling
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Wisdom Tetteh
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food but this dish had just the right amount of heat. It was also very filling and satisfying.


ikram hossain
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Chana masala is one of my favorite Indian dishes and this recipe did not disappoint! It was easy to follow and the end result was delicious and flavorful.


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