Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Chana Masala
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- • 3 tbsp oil
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 onions, finely chopped
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 2 tomatoes, pureed
- • 1 tsp coriander powder
- • 1 tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
- • 1 tsp garam masala
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat the oil and splutter the cumin seeds.
2
Phase 2
Brown the onions deeply, then add the ginger-garlic paste.
3
Phase 3
Add the tomato puree and coriander powder; cook until the oil separates.
4
Phase 4
Add the chickpeas with 1 cup water and simmer for 15 minutes, mashing a few to thicken the gravy.
5
Phase 5
Sprinkle with the amchur and garam masala and serve with bhature or roti.