Dave's Recipes

Chana masala

Curried chick-peas

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  • 2 Tbsp (26 g) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 Tbsp (26 g) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

Heat oil in pan over medium-low heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until they start popping.

  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 14 tsp (1 g) salt
  • 2 onions , chopped
  • 14 tsp (1 g) salt

Add chopped onions, then add salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for up to 30 minutes or until soft and golden.

  • 4 (16 g) cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 (16 g) cloves garlic , crushed
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger , grated

When onions are translucent add garlic and ginger.

  • 12 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 12 tsp garam masala
  • 12 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 12 tsp garam masala

Stir in spices and bring out flavours. Add a bit of water if it sticks too much to pot.

  • 14 tsp (1 g) salt
  • 14 tsp (1 g) salt

Add salt to taste.

  • 12 tsp cayenne
  • 12 tsp cayenne

Add chili powder or cayenne to taste.

  • 14 fl. ozs. diced canned tomatoes
  • 14 fl. ozs. diced canned tomatoes

Stir in tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes.

  • 38 fl. ozs. chick peas
  • 38 fl. ozs. chick peas

Rinse chick peas under cold water and add.

  • 12 cup (118 g) water
  • 12 cup (118 g) water

Add water just to cover. Bring to light boil and then simmer for at least 20-30 minutes.

  • 3 Tbsp (45 g) lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp (45 g) lemon juice

Add lemon juice and simmer for a few more minutes.

  • 12 cup cilantro
  • 12 cup cilantro

Fold in cilantro (saving some for garnish) at last minute and serve.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.


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