Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
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Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
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This recipe for Chana Masala features tender chickpeas simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce cooked with an aromatic blend of spices.
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Ingredients
Spices (garam masala):
- 2" cinnamon stick or ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 4 cloves
- 4 green cardamon pods
- 2 star anise
- 2 tablespoon curry leaves
- 2 tablespoon fenugreek leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon black mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Aromatics & chickpeas:
- 2 tablespoon ghee or butter, vegetable oil
- 2 large white onion sliced
- 2 x 1” piece ginger sliced
- 1 whole garlic bulb peeled
- 2½ C (600ml) water
- 1 can (398ml) tomato sauce
- 5 g tamarind paste or ¼ teaspoon amchoor powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 cans (398ml each) chickpeas drained
For serving;
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped, optional
- Steamed basmati rice
- Naan
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Instructions
- Gather spices into a bowl. Set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add in 2 tablespoon of ghee and sauté the white onion and ginger, until onion softens.
- Add in the garlic and all the spices.
- Fry until the spices are aromatic and fragrant.
- Transfer the spice mixture along with the onions, ginger and garlic into a high-powered blender.
- Add in water, tomato sauce, tamarind paste, salt, and sugar.
- Blend on high speed until smooth.
- Transfer sauce to a large pot and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes to release the spices' aroma.
- Add the canned chickpeas into the sauce and continue to simmer for another additional 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings.
- Cook until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve warm with steamed basmati rice and naan.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
60kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Sodium
714mg
(30%)
Potassium
370mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
818IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
159mg
(177%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 818IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 159mg | 177% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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