Author Notes
This may be the easiest and quickest Channa Masala recipe ever! Prep time is only 10 minutes, so it’s ideal for those nights you’re looking for a deliciously healthy but quick dinner. —Preena
Ingredients
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2 cups
chick peas, canned
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1 tablespoon
oil
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2
each, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, cloves and star anise
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1/4 cup
crushed or ground tomatoes, canned
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1 1/2 tablespoons
Arvinda's Madras Masala
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1 cup
water
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1 teaspoon
sugar
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1/4 cup
cilantro, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon
Arvinda's Garam Masala (optional)
Directions
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Rinse chick peas and drain. Set aside. In a medium-sized pan, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, cloves and star anise. Fry for one minute taking care not to burn.
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Add ground tomatoes. stir and cook for one minute. Stir in Arvinda’s Madras Masala to make a paste and fry for a couple of minutes. Stir in chick peas and add water to make a thick sauce. Add sugar and salt to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Serve in a serving dish and garnish with cilantro and Arvinda’s Garam Masala. Serve with basmati rice or flatbread and salad to make a healthy, well-balanced meal.
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