Channa Masala

Classic and very authentic East Indian recipe. Chick peas (garbanzo) in a highly flavored tasty spicy curry sauce. Great served with yoghurt and fresh baked Naan bread.

(1)
Channa Masala
Get the big picture! Members get larger, high-quality, watermark-free photos. Sign up today and see what you're missing. Photo by sean
40 minutes Prep: 18 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
176 calories per serving view nutrition facts
8 servings suggest servings

Ingredients

1tablespoon vegetable oil
2medium onions peeled and minced
1clove garlic peeled and minced
1tablespoon coriander ground
2teaspoons cumin ground
1/2teaspoon cayenne pepper ground
1teaspoon turmeric ground
6tablespoons tomatoes chopped
1cup water
4cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2teaspoons cumin seeds roasted and ground
1tablespoon amchoor (dried green mango powder)
2teaspoons paprika
1teaspoon garam masala
1/2teaspoon salt
1/2each lemon juiced
1each green chili pepper hot, minced
2teaspoons ginger fresh and grated

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet.

Add onions and garlic and sauté over a medium heat until browned (3-5 minutes).

Turn heat to medium-low.

Add the coriander, cumin (not the roasted cumin), cayenne and turmeric.

Stir for a few seconds.

Add the tomatoes.

Cook the tomatoes until browned lightly.

Add chickpeas and a cup of water and stir.

Add the roasted cumin, amchoor, paprika, garam masala, salt and lemon juice.

Cook covered for 10 minutes.

Remove the cover add the minced chili and ginger.

Stir and cook uncovered for 30 seconds.

Reviews

Very authentic, I love East Indian spicy food like this and was nice to find this classic recipe that turns out with flavors that match so well. Was so impressed I had to take photos to share with you, enjoy!
about 1 month ago by sean

0 links
0 comments
Loading recipe videoLoading related videos (if any)

Rate this Recipe

Not a member? You can still rate this recipe!

Review this Recipe

Note: You must be a member to submit a review. Please Sign in or Sign Up.

Rating
Review

Last Recipes Viewed

Recipe Bite

Easter Pie

by Mark R. Vogel Mark R. Vogel

Every Easter when I was a boy I looked forward to my mom's Easter pie. An Italian tradition, "Easter Pie", as it...

read more...

Member Review



Banana-Sour Cream Coffee Cake

I made this for my son today. He loves it and it was east to do. I made it in the bundt pan and it turned out great!!! I will definitely be making this again and passing the recipe on to others. pam yuhanick salem ohio