Garbanzo Beans Curry (Channa Masala, Waverley Kitchens). Channa Masala is an Indian style curry made with Chickpeas/Garbanzo beans. It's a great option for vegetarian/vegan source of protein. This Channa Masala recipe is sure to steal your heart!
If you want chana masala you use garbanzo beans, but lots of different vegetables or meat can be substituted instead of the garbanzo beans if you Add the drained garbanzo beans and mix well.
Add the chana masala (curry powder) and water.
Delicious Garbanzo bean curry cooked in hara masala.
You can cook Garbanzo Beans Curry (Channa Masala, Waverley Kitchens) using 12 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Garbanzo Beans Curry (Channa Masala, Waverley Kitchens)
- Prepare 1 can of garbanzo beans (15 oz).
- It's 1 tbsp of tomato paste (or 2 big tomatoes diced).
- Prepare 1 small of onion.
- You need 1 clove of garlic.
- Prepare 1 bunch of cilantro.
- It's of spice blends order at www.waverleykitchens.com.
- It's 1/2 tsp of WK SEED BLEND.
- Prepare 2 tsp of WK BEAN BLEND.
- You need of pantry items.
- It's 1 tbsp of cooking oil (your choice of oil).
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of salt (to your taste).
- You need 3 quart of sauce pot with cover.
Kala Channa or Desi chana is also known as Bengal gram has a very unique, nutty and distinctive flavour. It is either cooked with freshly ground masala or with fresh hara masala that enhances the taste of the. I marinated my garbanzo beans in some garam masala overnight. This adds depth to the dish.
Garbanzo Beans Curry (Channa Masala, Waverley Kitchens) step by step
- Strain and wash 1 can garbanzo beans; grind or dice 1 small onion and 1 garlic clove; set aside.
- Add 1 tbsp oil to pot and 1/2 tsp 'WK Seed Blend'.
- Heat oil at medium heat until there is small movement in spices (usually 2 mins).
- Immediately add onion and garlic (if used) to pot, and 1 tbsp tomato paste; stir until golden brown (usually 3 min).
- Add 2 tsp of 'WK Bean Blend', 1/2 tsp salt (to your taste), garbanzo beans to pot and 2 cups water.
- Set to medium low heat, cover pot and cook for 20 mins; stir occasionally and mash some garbanzo beans.
- Optional: garnish with 2 tbsp coarsely chopped cilantro.
- For a full meal add: - Rice, naan, bread or heated whole wheat tortilla - Salad - Any sabji - Yogurt Variations: - To make hot add chopped jalapeño pepper or red chilli powder - Canned beans can be substituted by soaking beans overnight - Side item: chopped onion with salt, red chilli powder and lemon juice.
Channa masala is an Indian chickpea curry. This easy recipe starts with a ground paste of onion, ginger, garlic, and spices. The humble chickpea also known as chick peas or garbanzo beans. They are so versatile in so many cultures from the Middle Eastern Hummus to Indian channa masala. Coconut curry garbanzo beans is a flavorful healthy recipe.
