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Punjabi Chana Masala

Punjabi Chana Masala

Chana Masala, a popular and flavorful Indian dish, is a vegetarian delight that has captured the hearts and palates of food enthusiasts worldwide. This aromatic dish features chickpeas simmered in a rich blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, Kashmiri red chile, garam masala, and amchoor powder. The result is a hearty and protein-packed curry that tantalizes the taste buds with its robust flavors.

Submitted by: Mr. Thala, food bloger

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Punjabi Garam Masala

Punjabi Garam Masala

Rs. 250.00

Ingredients

  • 2 black tea bags
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 in knob fresh ginger, peeled
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 red onion, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes (or 2-3 fresh tomatoes)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 in Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 Black Cardamom Pods
  • 3 Whole Cloves
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chile Powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Amchoor Powder
  • 3 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 jalapeno, seeds removed and julienne
  • Additional 1-2 cups water as needed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Instructions

Steep the tea bags in 1 cup hot water for 5 mins. Remove the tea bags and discard. Set the tea aside.

In a blender, combine fresh ginger, garlic, red onion, and tomatoes. Blend until you have a smooth mixture.

In a nonstick pan, heat the olive oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the whole spices - bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add the onion-tomato mixture, stir, and cook for 7-8 minutes.

Add the ground spices - ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, and amchoor powder. Mix everything well and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add the chickpeas and black tea. Mix, then add additional 1-2 cups of water. Mix and bring everything to a boil.

Lower the heat, add the jalapeño slices, cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Mash some of the chickpeas, then mix one more time. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with rice or naan!