It’s Saturday, food lovers! A perfect day to try out a new recipe. Welcome to another episode of The Crux Foodventure where we talk about everything food from everywhere around the world. Are you lover of herbs and spices? Do you also love healthy savory meals? Today’s dish is the perfect blend of all that you love.
Chana Masala is a delicious and tasty India dish which originated from the Punjab region of the country. The dish is a combination of chickpeas and and tomato spice, which is reflected in its name “Chana” and “Masala” meaning chickpea and spiced gravy in India. Despite it’s origin, the dish is cooked in numerous ways across regions in India.
To treat yourself to a sumptuous meal of Chana Masala, you need the following;
Ingredients
Chickpea ( raw or canned)
Herbs ( onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric)
Tomato
Grinded or chilli pepper
Spices ( cinnamon, curry, coriander, bay leaves, cloves)
Salt
Edible oil
How To Prepare
1. Wash and soak dried chickpea for atleast 8 hours or overnight.
2. Cook the chickpea in a pressure pot or under high heat till its tender.
3. Steam fry all your spices and herbs, then add salt to taste.
4. Add your tomato and pepper to the mixture to make a paste.
5. Add the already cooked chickpea to the mixture, add water and allow to simmer for at least 15 minutes, it is done when it thickens.
Nutritional Benefits
Chana Masala is fantastic choice for healthy and nutritious meal. It’s chief ingredient, chick pea is packed with protein fibre and a varieties of vitamins and minerals. The spices and herbs are also renown for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
