Zero Oil Channa Chick Peas Masala Recipes

CHANA MASALA (SAVORY INDIAN CHICK PEAS)

Steps:

• Grind onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and chile pepper together in a food processor into a paste.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry bay leaves in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour the paste into the skillet and cook until the oil begins to separate from the mixture and is golden brown in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the mixture with chili powder, coriander, powder, gram masala, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir until very hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir enough water into the mixture to get a thick gravy; bring to a boil and stir chickpeas into the gravy. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

ZERO OIL CHANNA (CHICK PEAS) MASALA

Steps:

• Soak Kabuli Channa overnight (To avoid this step, use canned Garbanzo Beans available at any Super Market).
• Boil the Channa over slow heat in a covered pot with lots of water and salt (no need to add salt later).
• Keep checking the level of water often.
• Boil till channa is soft and can be broken by pressing between fingers.
• This can take several hours.
• Time can be reduced by adding baking soda (but I would not recommend).
• Mix all spices together in a bowl.
• Once the Channa is boiled and done add the spice mixture and bring it to a boil.
• Do not leave much water.
• Garnish with Chopped Coriander.
• Notes:.
• Clove powder can make it spicy and hot. If you do not like it spicy avoid clove powder.
• If you want to make it tangy increase the quantity of Dry Mango Powder or add a little tamaring juice.

EASY CHICKPEA CURRY (CHANNA MASALA) RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent and begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Continue to cook over medium heat until garlic is fragrant and jalapeño is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper then continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and water. Stir to incorporate, making sure to use the spoon the scrape off any brown bits that have appeared on the bottom or sides of the pot.
• As the tomatoes break down, the mixture should take on the texture of a thick stew. Add more water if needed before bringing everything to a simmer and then cover with a lid.
• Once covered, cook for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
• Remove lid, reduce heat to low and mix in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Cook over low heat 1-2 minutes until the cilantro has wilted and turned bright green.
• Serve over basmati rice or with a side of naan.
• Enjoy!