Vegetarian

Chana Masala (Indian Chickpeas) takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Chana Masala (Indian Chickpeas) takes 25 minutes to cook.

Chana Masala (Indian Chickpeas) makes 10 servings.

The ingredients for Chana Masala (Indian Chickpeas) are:

1 Tbs canola, grapeseed, or vegetable oil
2 medium onions, minced (about 1-1/2 cups)
1-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 hot pepper, minced *(optional)
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp turmeric
2 tsp whole cumin seeds, dry toasted (use whole, or lightly crush/grind if desired)
2 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp garam masala
2 cups chopped tomatoes (or 1 14.5oz. can diced tomato)
2/3 cup water or chicken broth
4 cups cooked or canned (drained) chickpeas
salt
juice of 1 lemon
chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Here is how you make Chana Masala (Indian Chickpeas):

1. Heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, season with two pinches of salt, and cook until translucent, about 5 mins. Add garlic, ginger, and hot pepper and cook until fragrant and onions begin to brown, about 3-5 mins more.2. While onions are browning, combine spices (coriander through garam masala on the ingredient list) in a bowl and add to the pot, stirring to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to let spices infuse.3. Add chopped tomatoes (or canned tomatoes with juices). Using a wooden spoon, scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pot and stir well. 4. Add water or chicken broth along with the chickpeas and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt to taste.Top with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with a dollop of yogurt, creme fraiche, or sour cream and basmati rice or hot flatbread. Serving Size: Makes approx. 10 one-cup servings.Number of Servings: 10Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TERZA_RIMA.

The nutritional information for Chana Masala (Indian Chickpeas) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 10
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 144.9

• Total Fat: 2.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.3 mg
• Sodium: 355.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
• Protein: 5.5 g

Chana Masala (Indian Chickpeas) is Indian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Chana Masala (Indian Chickpeas) is Low Fat