Channa Masala

Channa Masala (Chickpeas)

Recipe type: Entree Yield: 4 Prep time: mins Cook time: mins Total time: 0 mins

This dish of chickpeas in a spicy coating can also be found under the name Chole Masala.They are usually served with a puffy fried flat bread called a bhatura, but they also work very well just with a bowl of buttered boiled rice.

Ingredients:

2 Cans Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 Red Onion (sliced thinly)
1 Inch Fresh Ginger (pureed)
3 Cloves Garlic (pureed)
3 Serrano Green Chili (deseeded and pureed)
1 Tsp Ground Cumin
1 Tsp Ground Corriander
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Sugar
3 Large Tomatoes (deseeded and finely chopped)
1 Cup Water or Vegetable Stock
½ Lemon (Juice)
½ Cup Cilantro Leaf (finely chopped)
Vegetable oil for cooking

Directions:

1. Bring the vegetable oil to heat in a large saucepan.
2. Add the onions and cook until golden brown.
3. Add the ginger and cook for 1 minute
4. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute
5. 1. Add the serrano chili and cook for 1 minute.
6. 2.Add the dry spices, salt and sugar and combine well. If the spices begin to stick, add a tablespoon of water.
7. 3. Add the chopped tomatoes. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes have broken down.
8. 4. Add the vegetable stock and simmer 8-10 minutes until the sauce reduces to a thick consistency.
9. 5. Add the chickpeas and the chopped cilantro leaf (reserving some for garnish)
10. 6. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
11. 7. Add the lemon juice and serve garnished with the remaining cilantro leaf.

Published on July 14, 2017 by Teri Williams