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Simply Spicys Chana Masala Recipe


Simply Spicys Chana Masala Recipe
Chana masala (or chole) is popular dish among the Punjabi's in India. It is a good source of protein, zinc, folate, vitamin E, potassium, dietary fiber and iron. Filled with soluble fiber which helps in lowering cholesterol and helps in stabilizing b... More

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Ingredients
  • ---Spice Blend---
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp peppercorns
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole cloves
  • ---Curry---
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 3 peeled tomatoes, chopped
  • 19 oz. cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp lime juice

Directions
  1. For the spice blend, roast all ingredients in a dry frypan. Remove to a grinder and process until fine. Set aside.
  2. Heat water in a heavy bottomed pan.
  3. Add bay leaves, and stir.
  4. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add onion, saute (adding water as required) until golden brown in colour.
  6. Add garlic and ginger, cook, stirring, 2 - 3 minutes.
  7. Add cayenne, turmeric powder, garam masala and spice mix and fry for a minute. Add tomatoes, cook 5 minutes.
  8. Add the chickpeas, cover and cook 5-10 minutes on low.
  9. Add water as required.
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Add lime juice, then salt to taste.

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Amount Per Serving
Calories: 201.2
Total Fat: 2.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 435.4 mg
Total Carbs: 39.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
Protein: 8.2 g
WW Points: 3.5


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