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Chana Masala
Chana Masala is an easy flavorful one pot vegetarian Indian recipe. Hearty delicious chickpea curry is a go-to meat-free dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 146 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
Chickpea Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger , finely minced
- 2 green chilis , finely minced
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 30 ounces canned chickpeas , drained and rinsed
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes , not drained
- 1/2 cup cilantro , chopped
Garam Masala:
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
Garam Masala:
- Make your garam masala seasoning in a small bowl and stir cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves and nutmeg well.
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Garbanzo Mixture:
- Add 2 tablespoons butter and onion to a large dutch oven on medium heat and cook for 5-6 minutes until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, ginger, chilis, garlic, turmeric and salt.
- Add garam masala to your pan and stir well until coated.
- Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the vegetable broth, garbanzo beans and tomatoes, stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Lower heat to medium low and cook for 30 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro and serve with flatbread or naan or dosa.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
830mg
(35%)
Potassium
307mg
(9%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
418IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 830mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 418IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.