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Chana Masala Recipe

Chana Masala

Dax Phillips
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 -4

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz can of chick peas drained and rinsed
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 large yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño or serrano chili diced
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger and garlic paste or fresh ginger
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 tsp cardamon
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp canola oil

Instructions
 

  • Start by heating your oil on medium heat. After a couple of minutes, add in your onion and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they have sweated through.
  • Next add in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, then add in the garam masala, chili powder, ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamon, and turmeric. Stir, and cook until you have a dry paste.
  • Next add in your tomatoes and cook until much of the liquid has absorbed, a few minutes. Add in the ginger paste, and stir. Cook another minute or so.
  • Add in the chick peas and water. Stir, and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring on occasion. Add in the chopped chili pepper, and stir again.
  • You are now ready to plate. Serve in a bowl and shower with some of the fresh cilantro.
  • The flavor is out of this world. This spice mixture, well, let’s just say it’s addicting. A bit spicy (which I love), and the great earthy flavor is just dynamite. Hope you enjoy!