Name: Chana Masala (Alternate lower fat version!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 500 g chickpeas (rinsed); 6 tomatoes (chopped); 2 Inch knob garlic (chopped); 6 Cloves garlic; 1 Green chilli; 1 tsp Lemon juice; 2 tsp Oil; 1 Red onion (chopped); 1 tsp Ground cumin; 0.50 tsp Turmeric; 0.50 tsp Cayenne; Pinch asafetida (optional); 2 tsp Garam masala; 0.25 tsp Kala nemak (indian black salt); 0.50 tsp Salt (to taste); 0.50 tsp Sugar; 2 cups Water; Chopped coriander - for garnish; Finely chopped red onion - for garnish; Lemon - for garnish

AuthorElisa Booker

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

This chana masala packs a punch - great zingy flavour and retains creaminess without using any cream/coco milk!

Yields2 Servings

Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hr 15 minsTotal Time1 hr 30 mins

500 g chickpeas (rinsed)

6 tomatoes (chopped)

2 Inch knob garlic (chopped)

6 Cloves garlic

1 Green chilli

1 tsp Lemon juice

2 tsp Oil

1 Red onion (chopped)

1 tsp Ground cumin

0.50 tsp Turmeric

0.50 tsp Cayenne

Pinch asafetida (optional)

2 tsp Garam masala

0.25 tsp Kala nemak (indian black salt)

0.50 tsp Salt (to taste)

0.50 tsp Sugar

2 cups Water

Chopped coriander - for garnish

Finely chopped red onion - for garnish

Lemon - for garnish

Combine 1/2 cup chickpeas, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, chilli and lemon juice and blend until smooth - set aside.

Heat oil over medium heat, add red onion and cook until translucent - about 8 mins

Add cumin, tumeric, cayenne, garam masala and asafetida, mix well and cook for about a minute

Add kala nemak

Add the pureed chickpea/tomato mixture, partially cover and cook for 15 mins stirring occasionally

Reduce heat and continue to cook for 10-15 mins

Add remaining chickpeas, salt, sugar and mix well

Add 1 and 1/2 cup water, cover and cook for 30 mins

Taste, adjust spice/seasoning and cook for further 15-20 mins until sauce has reached desired consistency (add more water if required)

Garnish with coriander, red onion and a squeeze of lemon and serve

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