Spicy Chana Masala

Name: Spicy Chana Masala Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2-15 oz cans Garbanzo beans drained and shelled; 8 medium Roma tomatoes skinned and seeded; 2 serrano peppers seeded; 4 cloves garlic; 1 yellow onion; 3 tsp fresh ginger root; 1.5 cups water; 3 TB Extra Virgin Olive OIl; 1.5 tsp cumin seed; 2 tsp Garam Masala; 1.5 tsp ground Coriander; 0.5 tsp turmeric ground; 1 tsp Penzeys 5S Seasoning Salt; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; (Optional Lemon Wedges and Cilantro for garnishing)

Minutes to Prepare: 30
Minutes to Cook: 60

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

2-15 oz cans Garbanzo beans, drained and shelled8 medium Roma tomatoes, skinned and seeded2 serrano peppers, seeded4 cloves garlic1 yellow onion3 tsp fresh ginger root1.5 cups water3 TB Extra Virgin Olive OIl1.5 tsp cumin seed2 tsp Garam Masala1.5 tsp ground Coriander0.5 tsp turmeric, ground1 tsp Penzeys 5S Seasoning Salt0.25 tsp cayenne pepper(Optional Lemon Wedges and Cilantro for garnishing)

Directions

Peel tomatoes (boiling water method works best). Remove seeds and stem, dice.
Dice yellow onion.
Mince ginger and garlic.
Drain Garbanzo beans, rinse and remove skins.
MIx Garam Masala, coriander, turmeric, and seasoning salt. Set aside

Heat olive oil over medium high heat in stock pot until water drop sizzles. Add cumin seed and toast, about 2 minutes. Add onion and peppers, reduce heat to medium low. Saute 10 minutes. Add ginger and garlic. Saute 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and spices. Saute 5 minutes. Add water and garbanzo beans. Bring to a strong simmer, and simmer until cooked through. Serve over rice or plain, garnish with lemon and cilantro if desired.

Serving Size: Makes 6- 1 cup servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SMILEYMT19.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

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