食材
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Chana masala, also known as chole masala, is a hearty Indian dish made of chickpeas in a spicy and tangy tomato gravy. This popular specialty pairs perfectly with rice or naan.
INGREDIENTS
- 200g chickpeas
- 50 ml cooking oil
- 120g red onions, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 20g Chana Masala spice mix
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
Garnish:
- Cilantro
Side:
- Naan bread
PREPARATION
Soak the chickpeas overnight in extra water. Drain.
Heat 50 ml cooking oil in a large pan. Fry the chopped red onions until golden brown. Add 2 chopped tomatoes and stir. Add 20g Chana Masala spice mix, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the chickpeas. Stir for 5 minutes, then add 800 ml water. Mix ½ teaspoon of baking soda. Bring it to a boil and cover the pan with the lid. Simmer for 40 minutes over low heat. In the final minutes, put the naan bread in a preheated oven at 205°C.
Garnish the chickpeas with cilantro. Serve with the naan bread.