Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"It would be nice if the Food and Drug Administration stopped issuing warnings about toxic substances and just gave me the names of one or two things still safe to eat."--Robert Fuoss

Chana Masala Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Chana Masala is from , one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
(The following amounts will only serve 2-3 people. I usually double it.)

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced ( I usually double)
1 Tbsp curry or Chana Masala powder (I usually use both, ½ Tbsp each)
1 Tbsp tomato paste
15 oz can of chick peas, drained (reserve 3 Tbsp liquid ~ I usually save a little more)
½ Tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp salt
Fresh black pepper
Crushed red pepper (to taste, optional)
1 Tbsp butter
Cilantro (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Heat oil on medium high heat. Fry onions until slightly browned. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, curry, and tomato paste. Stir and simmer about 2 minutes. Add chick peas, liquid, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper to taste. Add butter, stirring through to melt it. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes more or until peas are softened and dish is hot. Serve over Basmati rice and top with cilantro.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I simmer with the lid on or it can get too dry. I like it a little more on the saucy side. (That’s why I save a little more of the liquid than the recipe calls for.) This is a super easy weekday dinner!

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

4W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!