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.
Ingredients
1 | tablespoon |
vegetable oil
|
|
2 | medium |
onions
peeled and minced |
|
1 | clove |
garlic
peeled and minced |
|
1 | tablespoon |
coriander
ground |
|
2 | teaspoons |
cumin
ground |
|
½ | teaspoon |
cayenne pepper
ground |
* |
1 | teaspoon |
turmeric
ground |
|
6 | tablespoons |
tomatoes
chopped |
|
1 | cup |
water
|
|
4 | cups |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
|
|
2 | teaspoons |
cumin seeds
roasted and ground |
|
1 | tablespoon |
amchoor (dried green mango powder)
|
* |
2 | teaspoons |
paprika
|
|
1 | teaspoon |
garam masala
|
* |
½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
½ | each |
lemon
juiced |
|
1 | each |
green chili peppers
hot, minced |
* |
2 | teaspoons |
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 192g (6.8 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 17617% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g
5%
Saturated Fat 0g
2%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 511mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
11%
Dietary Fiber 6g
25%
Sugars g
Protein
13g
Vitamin A 8%
•
Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 6%
•
Iron 15%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?