SHORTCUT CHANA MASALA
I've yet to have a better chickpea dish than chana masala or chickpea curry. There are many versions of this dish. My favorite is when the chickpeas are smothered with a delicious thick, piquant and spiced gravy. Many recipes start with dried chickpeas that are infused with black tea and cardamom. This is an easy take that starts with canned chickpeas, so you can make it even on a weekday. I like it even more the next day, and it also freezes really well.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the chickpeas with the bay leaves, black tea bag, black cardamom, if using, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 cups of water in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and simmer until the chickpeas are soft and infused with the spices and tea, about 10 minutes. Discard the tea bag, bay leaves and cardamom pod. Drain the chickpeas and put them back in the pot they were cooking in.
- Meanwhile, heat the ghee and/or oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring and scraping occasionally, until the onions are very soft and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add the ginger, garlic and green chiles and cook until the raw smell goes away, about 3 minutes. Add the chana masala along with 2 tablespoons of water and sauté until the raw smell dissipates, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the chaat masala, if using, and cook until well cooked and pasty, about 8 minutes.
- Add the spice mixture to the chickpeas with 1 cup of water, mix well and bring to a simmer over medium heat; simmer until the curry thickens, coats and infuses with the chickpeas, about 5 minutes. Adjust the salt to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
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Damo Dom
d-d34@hotmail.co.ukI've made this chana masala several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Rana saim khan
k-r@gmail.comThis chana masala is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of protein.
Bakary Bajinka
b-bakary@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually add a little bit of chopped spinach to mine for some extra nutrients.
Md Ripon Rasel
r-m@gmail.comThis is the best chana masala I've ever had. The spices are perfectly balanced, and the chickpeas are so creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Iri Mikadze
im33@gmail.comI've made this chana masala several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Andrew Mccoag
a.m17@yahoo.comThis chana masala is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of protein.
Yara Naser
ny5@hotmail.co.ukI'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow, and the results were amazing. I will definitely be trying more recipes from this website.
Saudi Saudi
saudis17@gmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for chana masala. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can customize it to my own taste by adding more or less spices.
Akinniranye Mchale
a-m@hotmail.comI made this chana masala for a party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Carlos Avillage
ca@yahoo.comThis chana masala is the best I've ever had! The spices are perfectly balanced, and the chickpeas are so creamy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Indian food.
Granville Elam
g-e@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but this recipe was a game-changer! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the chickpeas were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
my life as tia
mt@hotmail.comThis was a great recipe! I used it to make a vegan version of chana masala, and it was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Nargus Aslam
n61@hotmail.comI love this recipe! It's so simple to make and always turns out great. I usually add a little bit of chopped spinach to mine for some extra nutrients.
Mahamed Khaled
k@yahoo.comThis chana masala was so easy to make and so delicious! I used canned chickpeas, and it was still really flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.