Teaching Kitchen: Chana Masala
Welcome to CCI’s Teaching Kitchen. WIC Director, JoseLuis Diaz, shows us how to make a healthy Channa Masala.
Welcome to CCI’s Teaching Kitchen. WIC Director, JoseLuis Diaz, shows us how to make a healthy Chana Masala.
(Serves about 4)
Ingredients
- 2 Cans Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 Red or Yellow Onion (sliced thinly)
- 1 Inch Fresh Ginger (pureed)
- 3 Cloves Garlic (pureed)
- 3 Serrano Green Chili (de-seeded and pureed)
- 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 Tsp Turmeric
- 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Sugar
- 3 Large Tomatoes (de-seeded and finely chopped)
- 1 Cup Water or Vegetable Stock
- ½ Lemon (Juice)
- ½ Cup Cilantro Leaf (finely chopped)
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Bring the vegetable oil to heat in a large saucepan.
- Add the onions and cook until golden brown.
- Add the ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the Serrano chili and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the dry spices, salt and sugar and combine well. If the spices begin to stick, add a tablespoon of water.
- Add the chopped tomatoes. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes have broken down.
- Add the vegetable stock and simmer 8-10 minutes until the sauce reduces to a thick consistency.
- Add the chickpeas and the chopped cilantro leaf (reserving some for garnish).
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and serve garnished with the remaining cilantro leaf.
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