We love Chana Masala as a side dish to every curry!
Chana Masala is a popular North Indian dish made with chickpeas (chana) cooked in a flavourful and aromatic tomato-based sauce. It's a vegetarian dish that's not only delicious but also rich in protein and fibre. Great texture addition to any curry.
Chana Masala
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Category
Curry
Servings
2
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15-20 minutes
Simon
Ingredients
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1 tbsp Spice Pantry Chana Masala Blend
400g tins chickpeas
1 medium onion finely chopped
200g (half a tin) chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp lemon juice
150ml of water
- Salt to taste
Coriander to garnish (optional)
Directions
Let's Prep!
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Open the tins! That’s about as difficult as it gets!
Let's Cook!
Stove Top
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In a pan over a medium heat add the onions to oil and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes) and 2 tbsp of Spice Pantry Chana Masala Blend and cook for a few minutes, making sure you stir regularly to stop the spices burning.
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Add the tomatoes and cook for a further few minutes. Then use a hand blender to turn the mixture into a smooth sauce. You can also tip the contents into a normal blender if you don’t have a hand blender and return the mixture to the pan.
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Add the chickpeas, water and salt and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
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Add the lemon juice at the end and stir, its ready to eat.
Serving suggestion
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It’s the perfect side dish to any curry and if there is any left over a great snack the next day.
