Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Family Dinner Recipes. (Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)). Indian food is not just curried sauces. It's not too exotic either. Unless 'exotic' is code for 'yummy and full of flavor.' This dish features a healthy mixture of chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, and spices. Both carnivores and vegetarians will enjoy this meal. My kids love it. Leave out the green chile if the kiddies will be eating. Serve over basmati or jasmine rice and enjoy. Namaste y'all!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 cups

Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)

Ingredients

1 onion

chopped

1 tomato

chopped

1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger

peeled and chopped

4 cloves garlic

chopped

or more to taste

1 green chile pepper

seeded and chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 bay leaves

or more to taste

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon coriander powder

1 teaspoon garam masala

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

1 pinch salt to taste

water as needed

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas

1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves

for garnish

or more to taste

Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Grind onion tomato ginger garlic and chile pepper together in a food processor into a paste.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry bay leaves in hot oil until fragrant about 30 seconds. Pour the paste into the skillet and cook until the oil begins to separate from the mixture and is golden brown in color 2 to 3 minutes. Season the mixture with chili powder coriander powder gram masala turmeric and salt; cook and stir until very hot 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir enough water into the mixture to get a thick gravy; bring to a boil and stir chickpeas into the gravy. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the chickpeas are heated through 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 413.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.4g 19%

Carbohydrates: 46.2g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 9.9g 40%

Sugars: 5.3g

Fat: 22.8g 35%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 1253IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 62%

Vitamin C: 75.8mg 126%

Folate: 122.2mcg 31%

Calcium: 103.1mg 10%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 68.8mg 25%

Potassium: 634.5mg 18%

Sodium: 524.9mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 205.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.