Punjabi chana masala recipe for six

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This stovetop chana masala serves six as a main with rice or as part of an Indian dinner spread. It uses canned chickpeas for a practical weeknight version.

Ingredients

  • Basmati rice

    for serving

    3 cups

  • Canned chickpeas

    15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed

    4 cans

  • Vegetable oil

    3 tablespoons

  • Yellow onions

    finely chopped

    2

  • Garlic cloves

    minced

    6

  • Fresh ginger

    grated

    2 tablespoons

  • Roma tomatoes

    finely chopped

    6

  • Tomato paste

    2 tablespoons

  • Ground cumin

    2 teaspoons

  • Ground coriander

    2 teaspoons

  • Garam masala

    2 teaspoons

  • Kashmiri chile powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Ground turmeric

    1 teaspoon

  • Amchur powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Kosher salt

    2 teaspoons

  • Fresh cilantro

    chopped

    1 bunch

  • Lemon

    1

How to make it

  1. Cook the basmati rice according to package directions. 2. Heat oil in a large pot and cook onions until deeply golden. 3. Stir in garlic and ginger for 1 minute, then add tomatoes and tomato paste. 4. Cook until the tomatoes break down, then add cumin, coriander, garam masala, chile powder, turmeric, amchur, and salt. 5. Add chickpeas and 1 cup water; simmer 15 minutes, crushing a few chickpeas to thicken the sauce. 6. Finish with cilantro and lemon juice, then serve with rice.

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Who is "Punjabi chana masala recipe for six" for?

This stovetop chana masala serves six as a main with rice or as part of an Indian dinner spread. It uses canned chickpeas for a practical weeknight version.

What do I need to buy for "Punjabi chana masala recipe for six"?

This list has 17 items, including Basmati rice, Canned chickpeas, Vegetable oil, and Yellow onions. Cross off what you already own, then buy the rest.

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Yes. There are 1 short steps after the ingredient list, starting with: Cook the basmati rice according to package directions. 2. Heat oil in a large pot and cook onions until deeply golden. 3. Stir in garlic and ginger for 1 minute, then add tomatoes and tomato paste. 4. Cook until the tomatoes break down, then add cu…

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