CHANNA MASALA

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This variation on the Indian classic is cooked long and slow for maximum flavor development. Adapted from a recipe by Shiv at Pithy and Cleaver. http://bit.ly/2kb6og (My slow cooker variation will take about 9 hours total.)

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Curries

Time 4h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup canola oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 -4 whole star anise
2 -3 cinnamon sticks, broken in pieces
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon mustard seeds, brown or yellow
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
3 -4 black cardamom pods or 3 -4 green cardamom pods, lightly smashed to crack open
6 medium onions, roughly sliced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup water or 1 cup chicken stock
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2-3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon garam masala

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. Reduce heat to low and add star anise, cinnamon, cloves, mustard seed, peppercorns and cardamom pods. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, 30-45 minutes, until the mustard seeds are nearly burnt. Using a slotted spoon, scoop out and discard the spices, leaving the oil in the pan.
  • Add onion to oil and continue to cook very slowly, stirring occasionally, 2-3 hours, or until onions are completely limp and dark mahogany brown. (Slow cooker variation: strain the oil from step 1 into a slow cooker. Add the onions and cook on low 6-8 hours, stirring every 2 hours. Leave the lid ajar to allow steam to escape or your onions will stew instead of browning.).
  • Add tomato paste and water (or stock) and simmer 10 minutes. Add chickpeas and simmer 20 minutes more. (Slow cooker variation: add tomato paste, water and chickpeas to onions and cook 1 hour on high.).
  • Add yogurt and garam masala; simmer a final 10 minutes, then serve with steamed basmati or jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 786.4, Carbohydrate 69.8, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 10.6, Protein 14

Trifosa May
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This is the best channa masala recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible.


Hlengiwe Zuma
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I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this channa masala. The flavors were amazing.


Queen Estrada
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This channa masala is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and flavorful.


Ahtsham Shah
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I made this channa masala for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Thandeka Sbo
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the channa masala is always delicious.


Afifa Ahmad
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I've tried many channa masala recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Augustine Amankwah
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This channa masala was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices.


L. Lai
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I'm a big fan of channa masala and this recipe didn't disappoint. It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing.


Lucille Olivier
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This is my go-to recipe for channa masala. It's always delicious and my family loves it.


Tha MASTER
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Ashley Blevins
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


YaMya Johnson
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This channa masala was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Anwar Ghuman
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up! I will definitely be making this again.


Ahad Khsn
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This was one of the best channa masala dishes I've ever had. The chickpeas were perfectly cooked and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I especially liked the addition of ginger and garlic, which gave the dish a really nice depth of flavor.


vumani nyide
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the dish turned out perfectly. It was also very affordable to make, which is a big plus for me.


Junayd Mahamoodally
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This channa masala was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, with a perfect balance of spices. I especially appreciated the addition of coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy and luxurious texture. I would highly reco


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