Thursday 14 February 2013

CHANA MASALA


Chana Masala is a popular North Indian Food Recipe for non veg lovers. Very tasty and Spicy recipe will be prepard within 30 minutes and Serve on its own in shallow bowls or over a hot cooked grain, if desired.

Ingrediens :

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 medium onions (peeled and minced)
  • 2 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 2 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 6 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cup water
  • 4 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 teaspoons ground roasted cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon amchoor powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • Salt to taste

Chana Masala
Method to prepare the Chana Masala:

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

Serve on its own in shallow bowls or over a hot cooked grain, if desired.