Chana Masala {Indian Chickpea Dish}
Recipe type: Main Dish
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Serves: 2
 
Ingredients
  • 1 Chana Masala packet from Flavor Temptations
  • 1 13 oz can chickpeas, washed and strained
  • 1 cup onions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
  1. Lightly roast the contents of the Ethnic Spicery Pack in a skiled on medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Let cool, then grind into a powder using a mortar and pestle.
  2. Heat oil in skillet over low heat. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf and cook for a couple minutes.
  3. Turn heat up to medium. Add onions, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoes, red chili powder, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in chickpeas, salt, ground ethnic spicery pack, and water. Cook covered for 15-20 minutes until the chickpeas are soft, stirring occasionally.
  6. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with naan or rice.
Recipe by Things I Made Today at https://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2014/09/29/chana-masala-indian-chickpea-dish-cooking-fill-recipe/