Chana Masala

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 15
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 172.8
  • Total Fat: 5.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 332.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
  • Protein: 7.0 g

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Introduction

Delicious served over brown rice or barley. Delicious served over brown rice or barley.
Number of Servings: 15

Ingredients

    2 tablespoons canola oil
    2 cups onion, chopped
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    2 tablespoons curry powder
    1 small can tomato paste, about 1/2 cup
    1 cup water
    2 cups chick peas, dried (cooked)
    1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
    1 teaspoon salt
    black pepper to taste
    2 DASHES cayenne pepper, or to taste
    3 tablespoon margarine
    1 can crushed tomatoes, undrained

Directions

Makes about 15- 1/2 cup servings.

Cook chick peas according to package directions for quick cook method.
In a large saucepan heat oil on med heat and saute onions until slightly browned. Add garlic, curry and tomato paste. Stir and simmer fro about 2 minutes. Add drained chick peas, water, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cayenne pepper and margarine. Stir and simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve over rice.

Number of Servings: 15

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FUNKYMOMMMA.