Best Easy Chana Masala Recipes

EASY CHANA MASALA

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I love this quick and healthy Indian-inspired dish so much I always make sure to have the ingredients stocked in my pantry. It makes weeknight dinners feel a little more special. -Janeen Judah, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups hot cooked brown rice
1/4 cup plain yogurt
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic and, if desired, jalapeno; cook and stir until onion is softened and lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Add salt and spices; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in tomatoes and garbanzo beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice. Top with yogurt and cilantro. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled garbanzo bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

EASY CURRIED CHICKPEAS (CHANA MASALA) VEGETARIAN/VEGAN

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Make and share this Easy Curried Chickpeas (Chana Masala) Vegetarian/Vegan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Isuale

Categories Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup chickpeas (canned or precooked)
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 small onions, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped tomato
1 red chili pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups basmati rice, cooked

Steps:

Heat the oil in a sauce pan.
Saute the onions, garlic, and ginger in the hot oil until the onions are golden brown.
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Cook over low heat for ten minutes.
Add one cup of water and mix well.
Cook until the tomatoes and chile are very soft.
Then pour over rice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.9, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 772.8, Carbohydrate 93.2, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 11.4