From a21fb76c1048cabd355d84aa984f0e0ca623c425 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ryan Cavicchioni Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2022 12:28:57 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Add Easy Chickpea Curry (Channa Masala) --- easy-chickpea-curry-channa-masala.md | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 51 insertions(+) create mode 100644 easy-chickpea-curry-channa-masala.md diff --git a/easy-chickpea-curry-channa-masala.md b/easy-chickpea-curry-channa-masala.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a8891e2 --- /dev/null +++ b/easy-chickpea-curry-channa-masala.md @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ +# Easy Chickpea Curry (Channa Masala) [^1] + +## Ingredients + +* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil +* 1 large onion, diced +* 2 cloves garlic, minced +* ginger, peeled and grated, 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) piece +* 1 jalapeño, or green chile, seeded and sliced +* 2 tablespoons garam masala +* 1 teaspoon turmeric +* 1 teaspoon salt +* 1 teaspoon black pepper +* 2 cups fresh tomato, diced +* 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 2 cans +* ½ cup water +* ½ lemon, juiced +* ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped + +## Preparation + +1. Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. + +2. Add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent and begins to brown, about + 3-5 minutes. + +3. Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Continue to cook over medium heat until + garlic is fragrant and jalapeño is tender, about 3-4 minutes. + +4. Add garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper then continue to cook for 1-2 + minutes. + +5. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and water. Stir to incorporate, making sure to use + the spoon the scrape off any brown bits that have appeared on the bottom or + sides of the pot. + +6. As the tomatoes break down, the mixture should take on the texture of a thick + stew. Add more water if needed before bringing everything to a simmer and + then cover with a lid. + +7. Once covered, cook for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally. + +8. Remove lid, reduce heat to low and mix in the lemon juice and chopped + cilantro. Cook over low heat 1-2 minutes until the cilantro has wilted and + turned bright green. + +9. Serve over basmati rice or with a side of naan. + +10. Enjoy! + +[^1]: https://tasty.co/recipe/easy-chickpea-curry-channa-masala