Instant Chana Masala

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Recipe submitted by lavi5676, 08/21/06

Instant Chana Masala

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

1 14 oz can of chickpeas
1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
1 medium sized onion
2 teaspoons of ready made garam masala (available in any grocery store these days, not
just Indian)
1 or 2 teaspoons of chili powder (paprika would do as well)
salt to taste
1 table spoon of vegetable oil

Directions:

Heat the oil in a pan, sauté the onions until translucent.

Add the diced tomatoes and mix.

Throw in all the seasonings, mix, cover and let it simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes.

Throw in the drained chickpeas, mix, simmer covered for 5 minutes.

Serve with rice or Naan or even regular bread slices that are slightly toasted.

Serves: 2-3

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes


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Re: Instant Chana Masala

« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2006, 10:01:00 AM »

Very tasty and very quick! And portable. This suited my wife and I perfectly for a visit to my parents house. You see, I come from a decidedly non-vegan family, and this was an easy to transport dish. We brought the ingredients, cooked it quick and easy and enjoyed it a ton!

So now it goes into regular rotation at the homestead.

(Note: I accidentally grabbed the McCormick's Hot & Spicy Mexican Style Chili Powder, instead of the regular stuff... added a good, tasty bit of kick. Something to consider if you like it a bit spicier.)


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Re: Instant Chana Masala

« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2006, 12:46:28 PM »

In the words of Orinoco Womble: Yummm-mmee! Mme Cholet couldn't have done it better. (Uh...that's a compliment where I come from...) Grin


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Re: Instant Chana Masala

« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2006, 02:53:19 PM »

I made this for my DH who is a confirmed meat-eater and he loved it! Now you know it *has* to be good when he says, with a little rice who will need the meat? Shocked


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Re: Instant Chana Masala

« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2006, 06:01:16 PM »

what does DH stand for?


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« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2006, 06:26:10 PM »

"darling husband" i think


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Re: Instant Chana Masala

« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2006, 05:27:04 PM »

Quote from: adagio on September 02, 2006, 06:01:16 PM

what does DH stand for?

Designated Hitter? I think she was cooking for her baseball team... Roll Eyes


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Re: Instant Chana Masala

« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2006, 03:00:39 PM »

I thought this was fine... it is quick and easy. don't eat it without rice, it doesn't taste very good. (naan might work too, like the author says.)


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