VEGETARIAN INDIAN ALOO CHANA MASALA

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I created this vegetarian Indian dish a couple weeks ago, and my 13-year-old son and husband are addicted to it. It has already become a regular staple in our home. It is perfectly spicy with an amazing aroma and a touch of sweetness from the sweet potatoes. Serve over Indian basmati rice and enjoy the exotic flavors. We use unsalted pumpkin seeds or unsalted cashews for a delicious crunchy garnish.

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Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 10h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ cups dry garbanzo beans
6 cups water
3 cups vegetable broth
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
3 small russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon maharaja curry powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
1 yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to taste
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 (14 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, well shaken

Steps:

  • Soak garbanzo beans in water for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse beans and transfer to a pot. Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Drain and set beans aside.
  • Place sweet potatoes and russet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, add tomatoes to a blender and process until pureed.
  • Combine curry powder, cumin, garam masala, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, mixing well and adjusting spices as needed.
  • Melt ghee in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until very browned with minimal stirring, about 10 minutes. Add bell pepper, garlic, and ginger and cook while stirring for 2 minutes more. Add spice mixture and cook, string constantly, until very fragrant, 2 more minutes.
  • Add drained garbanzo beans, cooked sweet and russet potatoes, pureed tomatoes, and coconut milk to the onion mixture in the pan. Stir well and bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Cook until heated through, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 740.6 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

Ricky Ramsdell
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I like to serve it with rice or roti.


Junior Bryant
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This dish is delicious and easy to make. I love the creamy sauce and the spices are perfect. I often add some chopped tomatoes or bell peppers for a bit of extra color and flavor.


Scarlett Sobczak
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This is one of my favorite vegetarian dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of potatoes and chickpeas in the creamy sauce. I often add some chopped cilantro or green onions for a pop of color and freshne


Alex Mc colony
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I love this dish! It's so flavorful and comforting. I often make it on a cold winter day. It's the perfect dish to warm you up.


Jesrael Kuso
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I like to serve it with rice or roti.


Sylvia Salzer
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I'm not a fan of Indian food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the potatoes and chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a vegetarian dish that is bo


MADHAV XTHA
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I love the creamy sauce and the spices are perfect. I often add some chopped tomatoes or bell peppers for a bit of extra color and flavor.


Adan Aweyz
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and chickpeas. I like to serve it with rice or naan bread.


Bilal Saddal
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This is one of my favorite vegetarian dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of potatoes and chickpeas in the creamy sauce. I often add some chopped cilantro or green onions for a pop of color and freshne


Aj Sahib
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the dish was not too spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious vegetarian dish.


Sean Jackson
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This was my first time making Aloo Chana Masala and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I loved the creamy sauce and the spices were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Umar Umar
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were amazing and the potatoes and chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, vegetarian or not.


Kathy Lawlor
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This Aloo Chana Masala was a hit with my family! We loved the combination of potatoes and chickpeas in a creamy sauce. It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.