Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil1 chopped onion1 clove chopped garlic1 Tbsp. curry2 Tbsp. tomato paste1 can(s) chickpeas1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice1 Tbsp. butter1/2 tsp. saltpepperchili sauce-1/2 can(s) coconut milkrice
Heat oil in a large (cast iron) skillet on medium-high.
Fry onions until slightly browned.
Reduce heat to medium.
Add garlic, curry, and tomato paste.
Stir and simmer for about 2 minutes.
Add chickpeas, reserved liquid, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
If using coconut milk, add to taste.
Simmer 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chili sauce or red pepper flakes, to taste.
Add butter or margarine, stirring through to melt it.
Stir and simmer for 5 minutes more or until chickpeas are softened and dish is hot.
Serve over rice.
Many great variations are possible and they include:
Bell pepper
Mushrooms
Baby Corn
Spinach
Chicken
Shrimp
Beef
Great for a quick and spicy meal!
Adapted from: https://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=5060.0
Serving Size: Makes 2-4 Servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANYAFLORIS.
Fry onions until slightly browned.
Reduce heat to medium.
Add garlic, curry, and tomato paste.
Stir and simmer for about 2 minutes.
Add chickpeas, reserved liquid, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
If using coconut milk, add to taste.
Simmer 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chili sauce or red pepper flakes, to taste.
Add butter or margarine, stirring through to melt it.
Stir and simmer for 5 minutes more or until chickpeas are softened and dish is hot.
Serve over rice.
Many great variations are possible and they include:
Bell pepper
Mushrooms
Baby Corn
Spinach
Chicken
Shrimp
Beef
Great for a quick and spicy meal!
Adapted from: https://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=5060.0
Serving Size: Makes 2-4 Servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANYAFLORIS.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 251.0
- Total Fat: 17.0 g
- Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
- Sodium: 344.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 22.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
- Protein: 5.1 g
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