Channa Masala

The spices that makes this dish...

Chickpeas are very tasty!

Sauteing the spices wakes up the flavors and transform the dish.

I love chickpeas so when I keep seeing this dish on all the food network channels, I had to try to make them myself.  I found many recipes, so I took what I like from each recipes to make it my own.  Some of the recipes has way too many spices, which I don't have in my pantry.  I am sure the authentic ones are much more different than mine.  Nonetheless, this is a very tasty dish.  So easy and fast to make.


Ingredients

• 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, rinse and drained
• 1 plum tomato, diced
• 1/3 cup onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons, grated
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon concentrate
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• cilantro for garnish

Directions

1. Saute onion, garlic and ginger in oil until it is translucent then add all the spices and saute for 2 minutes. 
2. Add the tomato and cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chickpeas, water and lemon concentrate.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes.