Chana Masala/Garbanzo-Chick Peas in Indian Spices

Name: Chana Masala/Garbanzo-Chick Peas in Indian Spices Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: This serves 2.; Open drain and rinse a 15.5 oz can of chick peas aka garbanzo beans (I use Great Value Walmart brand) and set aside.; Also put 1 large tomato in a food processor or blender and puree then set aside (you will be using this in a few mins); In a medium sized and depth pan put in medium high heat.; Add 3 Tbsp of Canola oil.; Wait until the oil heats up (you can test it by dropping a couple corriander seeds into it to see if it sizzles); Add a pinch of Hing aka asafoetida.; Add 1 Tsp of Cumin Seeds; Add 1 Tsp of Besan (Gram Flour); Stir all and roast for a few seconds until golden brown; Then add tomatoe puree made from 1 large tomato; Add 1 tsp of ginger paste; Add 1 tsp of finely chopped green chili pepper (you can use jalapenos or chile serrano); Add 1/2 Tsp Tumeric; Add 1/2 Tsp of Chile Powder; Add 3 Tsp of Corriander Powder; Stir it all and keep stirring until the liquid reduces to about half. You will see the tomato and oil seperate.; Could take a couple mins.; Add the garbazo beans aka chick peas; Add 1 tsp of salt (to your taste preference); Stir all then add about a half a cup of water and let it simmer for about 10 mins (covered); Stir it all then begin to press/smash a couple of beans with the back of a spoon. Then add 1/4 Tsp of Garam Masala.; Optional garnish with tomato slices and fresh cilantro leaves.

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Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

This serves 2.Open, drain, and rinse a 15.5 oz can of chick peas aka garbanzo beans (I use Great Value Walmart brand) and set aside.Also put 1 large tomato in a food processor or blender and puree then set aside (you will be using this in a few mins)In a medium sized and depth pan put in medium high heat.Add 3 Tbsp of Canola oil.Wait until the oil heats up (you can test it by dropping a couple corriander seeds into it to see if it sizzles)Add a pinch of Hing aka asafoetida.Add 1 Tsp of Cumin SeedsAdd 1 Tsp of Besan (Gram Flour)Stir all and roast for a few seconds until golden brownThen add tomatoe puree made from 1 large tomatoAdd 1 tsp of ginger pasteAdd 1 tsp of finely chopped green chili pepper (you can use jalapenos or chile serrano)Add 1/2 Tsp TumericAdd 1/2 Tsp of Chile PowderAdd 3 Tsp of Corriander PowderStir it all and keep stirring until the liquid reduces to about half. You will see the tomato and oil seperate.Could take a couple mins.Add the garbazo beans aka chick peasAdd 1 tsp of salt (to your taste preference)Stir all then add about a half a cup of water and let it simmer for about 10 mins (covered)Stir it all then begin to press/smash a couple of beans with the back of a spoon. Then add 1/4 Tsp of Garam Masala.Optional garnish with tomato slices and fresh cilantro leaves.

Directions

You can watch a step by step video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiDMmrRcvOQ
Special thanks to Manjula. Namaste

Also I have no association with this website but this is where I purchase my Indian Spices since they are very difficult to locate in my area.
www.grocerybabu.com
They also have great prices and selection.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PCHOTRANI.

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 275.4
Total Fat: 22.7 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 1,339.2 mg
Total Carbs: 14.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
Protein: 4.3 g

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Member Reviews

STAFFORDROSE
I’ve made this many times. Love Manila’s Kitchen. Thanks for entering it here with all the nutritional info. - 4/14/19
SKRIABIN
Instead of fresh tomato puree, I drained a can of roasted diced tomatoes. Threw in a bell pepper and green onions. I did not have hing or besan or garam masala, but I had the other spices. Still worked well. This makes 2 servings for about $3-4 and I will put it in my regular rotation. Thanks! - 2/13/16
LADYL1963
Highly recommend Manjula's Kitchen for great Indian recipes presented by a charming hostess. - 5/1/11
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