Name: Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Onion, chopped - 1; Tomato, chopped - 1; Fresh ginger, peeled and chopped - 1 (1 inch) piece; Garlic, chopped, or more to taste - 4 cloves; Green chile pepper, seeded and chopped (Optional) - 1; Olive oil - 3 tablespoons; Fresh bay leaves - 2; Chili powder - 1 teaspoon; Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon; Garam masala - 1 teaspoon; Turmeric powder - ½ teaspoon; Salt to taste - 1 pinch; Water as needed - 1 pinch; Chickpeas - 1 (15 ounce) can; Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, or more to taste - 1 teaspoon

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)

1. Onion, chopped - 1

2. Tomato, chopped - 1

3. Fresh ginger, peeled and chopped - 1 (1 inch) piece

4. Garlic, chopped, or more to taste - 4 cloves

5. Green chile pepper, seeded and chopped (Optional) - 1

6. Olive oil - 3 tablespoons

7. Fresh bay leaves - 2

8. Chili powder - 1 teaspoon

9. Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon

10. Garam masala - 1 teaspoon

11. Turmeric powder - ½ teaspoon

12. Salt to taste - 1 pinch

13. Water as needed - 1 pinch

14. Chickpeas - 1 (15 ounce) can

15. Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, or more to taste - 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)

1. Stage

Grind onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and chile pepper together in a food processor into a paste. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2. Stage

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry bay leaves in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour the paste into the skillet and cook until the oil begins to separate from the mixture and is golden brown in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the mixture with chili powder, coriander, gram masala, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir until very hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3. Stage

Stir enough water into the mixture to get a thick gravy; bring to a boil and stir chickpeas into the gravy. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with cilantro. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios