Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)

Name: Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste; 1 green chile pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 fresh bay leaves; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 pinch salt to taste; water as needed; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas; 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, or more to taste

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Give this chana masala dish a try and don't look back. Indian food is not just curried sauces. This spin on an Indian chickpea curry 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!

Recipe by latinmama

Updated on December 24, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 cups

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Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
1 green chile pepper, seeded and chopped (Optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 fresh bay leaves
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 pinch salt to taste
water as needed
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, or more to taste

Directions

Grind 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, 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.

Cook's Notes:

Serve with a 'Mattar Paneer' recipe to round out this Indian dinner.

As an optional serving suggestion, use the "Indian Naan Bread" recipe instead of rice as a companion to this dish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

413	Calories
23g	Fat
46g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 413
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	29%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Sodium 525mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 10g	35%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 76mg	379%
Calcium 103mg	8%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 635mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.