Chana Masala for Dummies
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 Tbs. vegetable oil1 medium onion, chopped1 large clove of garlic, minced1 Tbs. curry powder1 Tbs. tomato paste or ketchup1 (15 oz.) can chick peas, drained, reserving 3 Tbs. liquid1/2 Tbs. lemon juice1/2 tsp. saltFresh black pepperCrushed red pepper, optional to taste1 Tbs. vegan margarineCilantro (fresh coriander) or spinach (optional)
Heat oil on medium high heat. Fry onions until slightly browned.
Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, curry, and tomato paste. Stir and simmer about 2 minutes.
Add chick peas, liquid, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add red pepper to taste.
Add margarine, stirring through to melt it. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes more or until peas are softened and dish is hot.
Stir in spinach or cilanto, if using. Serve over rice, or straight-up for a low-carb meal.
Serving Size: Makes 2 - 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PAULSTGEORGE.
Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, curry, and tomato paste. Stir and simmer about 2 minutes.
Add chick peas, liquid, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add red pepper to taste.
Add margarine, stirring through to melt it. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes more or until peas are softened and dish is hot.
Stir in spinach or cilanto, if using. Serve over rice, or straight-up for a low-carb meal.
Serving Size: Makes 2 - 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PAULSTGEORGE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 215.5
- Total Fat: 10.9 g
- Cholesterol: 7.8 mg
- Sodium: 314.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 22.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.2 g
- Protein: 6.8 g
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