Channa Masala Recipe

Name: Gymkhanas Channa Masala Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 400 g Chickpeas (canned or cooked); 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 2 medium Tomato, chopped; 1 tbs Ginger, grated; 2 tbs Garlic, minced; 1 to taste Green chili, slit; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 tbs Coriander powder; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Garam masala; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbs Oil or ghee; 2 tbs Fresh coriander leaves, chopped; 1 tbs Lemon juice

Inspired by Gymkhana

Time30m

Serves4

Pyaz Kulcha, Achaar

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Ingredients

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Channa Masala Ingredients

14 1/8 oz (400 g) Chickpeas (canned or cooked)

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

2 medium Tomato, chopped

1 tbs Ginger, grated

2 tbs Garlic, minced

1 to taste Green chili, slit

1 tsp Cumin seeds

1 tbs Coriander powder

1 tsp Cumin powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp Garam masala

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 tbs Oil or ghee

2 tbs Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

Method

Channa Masala Directions

Prepare the Base

Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Add Aromatics

Stir in the grated ginger, minced garlic, and slit green chili. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Incorporate Tomatoes and Spices

Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the mixture becomes a thick paste.

Add Chickpeas

Add the chickpeas to the pan and mix well. If using canned chickpeas, rinse them first. Add a little water if the mixture is too thick.

Simmer

Cover and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.

Finish with Garam Masala

Stir in the garam masala and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Garnish and Serve

Remove from heat, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve hot with Pyaz Kulcha and Achaar.