Indian Chana Masala
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas1 onion, chopped1 tomato, chopped1 green chili pepper, chopped4 -5 garlic cloves, chopped1 inch gingerroot, chopped2 -3 bay leaves1 teaspoon red chili powder1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon coriander powder1 teaspoon garam masala powder2 tablespoons olive oilcoriander leaves, for garnishing
1. Cut onion, tomato and green chili. Grind it in food processor along with ginger and garlic and make paste.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry bay leaves for 30 secs.
3. Add the paste and fry on medium heat until golden brown (The oil starts separating from the mixture).
4. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add water enough to make thick gravy. Bring the gravy to boil.
6. Add can chick peas. Stir well and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped green coriander leaves and serve hot.
Makes 4 servings. Serving = 1/2 c.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASTILLITANO.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry bay leaves for 30 secs.
3. Add the paste and fry on medium heat until golden brown (The oil starts separating from the mixture).
4. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add water enough to make thick gravy. Bring the gravy to boil.
6. Add can chick peas. Stir well and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped green coriander leaves and serve hot.
Makes 4 servings. Serving = 1/2 c.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASTILLITANO.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 162.5
- Total Fat: 8.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 75.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 18.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
- Protein: 4.9 g
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