Channa Masala (Indian style Chick Peas)

Name: Channa Masala (Indian style Chick Peas) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 medium onions (peeled and minced); 5 clove garlic (peeled and minced); 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 chopped tomatoes; 1 cup water; 2.75 cups cooked chickpeas or; 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas rinsed and drained; 2 teaspoons ground roasted cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon amchoor powder (available at Indian markets -- dried unripe mango powder); 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 lemon (juiced); 1 fresh hot green chili pepper (minced); 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; garnish with handful of chopped cilantro

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Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 15

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

Ingredients1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 medium onions (peeled and minced)5 clove garlic (peeled and minced)1 tablespoon ground coriander2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper1 teaspoon ground turmeric1 chopped tomatoes1 cup water2.75 cups cooked chickpeas or2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained2 teaspoons ground roasted cumin seeds1 tablespoon amchoor powder (available at Indian markets -- dried unripe mango powder)2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon garam masala1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 lemon (juiced)1 fresh, hot green chili pepper (minced)2 teaspoons grated fresh gingergarnish with handful of chopped cilantro

Directions

Directions
1Heat oil in a large skillet.
2Add onions and garlic and saut� over a medium heat until browned (3-5 minutes).
3Turn heat to medium-low.
4Add the coriander, cumin (not the roasted cumin), cayenne and turmeric.
5Stir for a few seconds.
6Add the tomatoes.
7Cook the tomatoes until browned lightly.
8Add chickpeas and a cup of water and stir.
9Add the roasted cumin, amchoor, paprika, garam masala, salt and lemon juice.
10Cook covered for 10 minutes.
11Remove the cover add the minced chili and ginger.
12Stir and cook uncovered for 30 seconds.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ITSHALFFULL.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 186.3
Total Fat: 4.3 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 526.8 mg
Total Carbs: 32.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
Protein: 6.7 g

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Member Reviews

BACKUPAGAIN
Oh wow! Five stars weren't nearly enough, because to me it tasted like heaven on earth! I couldn't find any amchoor powder, so used some tamarind paste just for a little tang. This is one of my absolute favourite recipes - not just on Spark, but of all time. Thank you so much for sharing. - 11/23/11
LIVEWELE
Delicious! I precooked dried chickpeas (just over 1 cup dried) and used canned tomatos. I didn't even add the chili at the end as it was already nice and spicy. - 5/23/11
MONTROSE28
Wonderful! Produces six ample servings in under 30 minutes with only minimal effort on my part. I served mine with a little brown rice, and it was delicious. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe. - 3/7/16
FLYINGONBY
Overall, very good. I used my own cooked chickpeas and needed to add some extra water (appx 1/2 C) in order to reach a better consistency. Will make again! - 8/9/10