Vegetarian

Chana Masala/Garbanzo-Chick Peas in Indian Spices takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Chana Masala/Garbanzo-Chick Peas in Indian Spices takes 30 minutes to cook.

Chana Masala/Garbanzo-Chick Peas in Indian Spices makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Chana Masala/Garbanzo-Chick Peas in Indian Spices are:

This serves 2.
Open, drain, and rinse a 15.5 oz can of chick peas aka garbanzo beans (I use Great Value Walmart brand) and set aside.
Also put 1 large tomato in a food processor or blender and puree then set aside (you will be using this in a few mins)

In a medium sized and depth pan put in medium high heat.
Add 3 Tbsp of Canola oil.
Wait until the oil heats up (you can test it by dropping a couple corriander seeds into it to see if it sizzles)
Add a pinch of Hing aka asafoetida.
Add 1 Tsp of Cumin Seeds
Add 1 Tsp of Besan (Gram Flour)
Stir all and roast for a few seconds until golden brown
Then add tomatoe puree made from 1 large tomato
Add 1 tsp of ginger paste
Add 1 tsp of finely chopped green chili pepper (you can use jalapenos or chile serrano)
Add 1/2 Tsp Tumeric
Add 1/2 Tsp of Chile Powder
Add 3 Tsp of Corriander Powder
Stir it all and keep stirring until the liquid reduces to about half. You will see the tomato and oil seperate.
Could take a couple mins.
Add the garbazo beans aka chick peas
Add 1 tsp of salt (to your taste preference)
Stir all then add about a half a cup of water and let it simmer for about 10 mins (covered)
Stir it all then begin to press/smash a couple of beans with the back of a spoon. Then add 1/4 Tsp of Garam Masala.
Optional garnish with tomato slices and fresh cilantro leaves.

Here is how you make Chana Masala/Garbanzo-Chick Peas in Indian Spices:

You can watch a step by step video here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiDMmrRcvOQSpecial thanks to Manjula. Namaste Also I have no association with this website but this is where I purchase my Indian Spices since they are very difficult to locate in my area.www.grocerybabu.comThey also have great prices and selection.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PCHOTRANI.

The nutritional information for Chana Masala/Garbanzo-Chick Peas in Indian Spices is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 275.4

• Total Fat: 22.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 1,339.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 14.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
• Protein: 4.3 g

Chana Masala/Garbanzo-Chick Peas in Indian Spices is Indian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Chana Masala/Garbanzo-Chick Peas in Indian Spices is Vegetarian