Channa Masala

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions (peeled and minced)
• 1 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 6 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 4 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons ground roasted cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon amchoor 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

Recipe

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