Lunch

Chana Masala is for Lunch.

Chana Masala takes several minutes to prepare.

Chana Masala takes several minutes to cook.

Chana Masala makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Chana Masala are:

Chick peas 1 cup
Onion 1
Tomato 1
Green chilli 1-3
Garlic 4-5
Ginger an inch
Bay leaves 2-3
Red chilli powder 1 tsp.
Turmeric Powder 1 tsp.
Coriander powder 1 tsp.
Garam Masala 1 tsp.
Vegetable oil 2-3 tbsp.
Salt to taste
Parsley leaves for garnishing

Here is how you make Chana Masala:

�X Soak chick peas in water for overnight.�X Keep this in the pressure cooker along with chick peas. Pressure cook until tender.�X Cut onion, tomato and green chilli. Make a paste of ginger and garlic in a grinder. �X Heat oil in a pan and fry bay leaves for 30 seconds. Add the paste and fry on medium heat until golden brown (The oil starts separating from the mixture).�X Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, Garam Masala and salt. Mix well. Fry for 2-3 minutes.�X Add water enough to make thick gravy. Bring the gravy to boil.�X Add cooked chick peas (along with the water in which it was cooked. Stir well and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PSDAHRI.

The nutritional information for Chana Masala is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 211.8

• Total Fat: 3.6 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 1,221.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
• Protein: 9.8 g

Chana Masala is Indian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Chana Masala is Vegetarian