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Chana masala (x1.5 scale)

Recipe by user david

Curried chick-peas

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  • 3 Tbsp (39 g) vegetable oil
  • 1 12 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 Tbsp (39 g) vegetable oil
  • 1 12 tsp cumin seeds

Heat oil in pan over medium-low heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until they start popping.

  • 3 onions, chopped and loosely packed
  • 14 tsp (2 g) salt
  • 3 onions, chopped and loosely packed
  • 14 tsp (2 g) salt

Add chopped onions, then add salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for up to 30 minutes or until soft and golden.

  • 6 (24 g) cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp, 1 12 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 6 (24 g) cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp, 1 12 tsp fresh ginger, grated

When onions are translucent add garlic and ginger.

  • 12 tsp turmeric
  • 1 12 tsp coriander
  • 1 12 tsp cumin
  • 12 tsp garam masala
  • 12 tsp turmeric
  • 1 12 tsp coriander
  • 1 12 tsp cumin
  • 12 tsp garam masala

Stir in spices and bring out flavours. Add a bit of water if it sticks too much to pot.

  • 14 tsp (2 g) salt
  • 14 tsp (2 g) salt

Add salt to taste.

  • 12 tsp cayenne
  • 12 tsp cayenne

Add chili powder or cayenne to taste.

  • 21 fl. ozs. diced canned tomatoes
  • 21 fl. ozs. diced canned tomatoes

Stir in tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes.

  • 57 fl. ozs. chick peas
  • 57 fl. ozs. chick peas

Rinse chick peas under cold water and add.

  • 34 cup (177 g) water
  • 34 cup (177 g) water

Add water just to cover. Bring to light boil and then simmer for at least 20-30 minutes.

  • 14 cup, 1 12 tsp (68 g) lemon juice
  • 14 cup, 1 12 tsp (68 g) lemon juice

Add lemon juice and simmer for a few more minutes.

  • 34 cup cilantro
  • 34 cup cilantro

Fold in cilantro (saving some for garnish) at last minute and serve.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.


Nutrition Information

Nutrient Total
Calories 0
Protein 0.3g
Fat 0.0g
Saturated Fat 0.0g
Carbohydrates 0.0g
Fiber 0.0g
Sugar 10.0g
Sodium 7mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Values shown are totals for the entire recipe. Add serving information to see per-serving nutrition.

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