Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)
You won't believe how easy quick it is to put this meal together.i use pressure cooker to prepare the sabji, saves lot of time.
Recipe Summary 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!Ingredients | Chana Bhaji Calories1 onion, chopped1 tomato, chopped1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste1 green chile pepper, seeded and chopped (Optional)3 tablespoons olive oil2 bay leaves, or more to taste1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon coriander powder1 teaspoon garam masala½ teaspoon turmeric powder1 pinch salt to tastewater as needed1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, or more to tasteDirectionsGrind 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.Serve with my 'Mattar Paneer' recipe for a totally authentic Indian dinner.As an optional serving suggestion, use the "Indian Naan Bread" recipe instead of rice as a companion to this dish.Info | Chana Bhaji Caloriesprep: 15 mins cook: 15 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 cups
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