Indian Recipe: Chana Masala

This Chana Masala is tasty and easy indian chickpea curry. The Chickpeas are cook in a hot and aromatic tomato paste. Best served with some Rice.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpeas (soaked for at least 8 hours)
• 1 Onion chopped
• 4 Tomatoes chopped
• 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
• 3 dried red Chili (soaked for 10 min)
• 4 Cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Ginger chopped
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Ginger chopped
• 1/2 tsp Amchoor (Mango Powder)
• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 handful Coriander Leaves
• 2 green Chili split
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
• 2 tbsp Oil

Instruction

1. At first boil the Chickpeas until they are soft and tender. Then drain and put aside
2. Put Tomatoes, red Chili, Garlic, Ginger and Coriander Seeds into a Blender and grind into a paste.
3. Heat 2 tbsp Oil and fry the Tomato Paste on low heat for 6-7 minutes
4. Add green Chili, Coriander Powder and Amchoor and fry for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add 1/2 cup Water, Salt and Chickpeas, mix well and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
6. At last add Garam Masala and the Coriander Leaves

Author: The International Vegan
Date: 24. December 2015