Chana Masala (Spicy Chickpeas)
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Posted by:irt
Popular throughout India but particularly in the north.
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Ingredients
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. curry powder
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1 15 oz can of chick peas, drained (reserve 3 tbsp. liquid)
1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
Black pepper, to taste
Crushed red pepper, to taste
Directions
- Heat oil on medium-high heat. Saute onions until slightly browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, curry, and tomato paste. Simmer about 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Add chick peas, liquid from chick peas, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Lower heat to low, add red pepper and simmer until chickpeas are soft (about 15 minutes). Add more liquid from chickpeas as needed to keep from burning.
- Serve as a side dish or over a bed of rice.
Reader Comments
ElieC says...
I also used more than 3 tbsp. of liquid from chickpeas. More like 6, but that's personal preference.
May 21, 2010 (report abuse)
ElieC says...
This recipe came out very nicely. I only used a sprinkle of the crushed red pepper flakes and it was just the right balance.
May 19, 2010 (report abuse)