Chana Masala

Name: Chana Masala
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 425 grams chickpeas (garbanzo beans), undrained; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 Tbsps lemon juice; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 118 milliliters fresh spinach, or to taste

Chana Masala

Chana Masala might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 6g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 146 calories. It is an inexpensive recipe for fans of Indian food. A mixture of chickpeas, olive oil, onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes.

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; saute onion until softened, about 5 minutes.

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Olive Oil

Onion

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Sauce Pan

Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Garlic

Stir chickpeas with liquid from can, lemon juice, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and curry powder into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until liquid is mostly evaporated and sauce is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Curry Powder

Garam Masala

Lemon Juice

Chickpeas

Coriander

Cumin

Onion

Sauce

Stir spinach into sauce and simmer until wilted, about 5 more minutes.

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Spinach

Sauce

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Sauce Pan

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Servings:

425grams

chickpeas (garbanzo beans), undrained 1teaspoon

curry powder 1teaspoon

garam masala 2cloves

garlic, minced 1teaspoon

ground coriander 1teaspoon

ground cumin 2Tbsps

lemon juice 1Tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil 1small

onion, diced 118milliliters

fresh spinach, or to taste

Recommended wine: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chenin Blanc

Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Chenin Blanc are my top picks for Asian. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Dr. Loosen Dr. L Riesling with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 11 dollars per bottle.

Dr. Loosen Dr. L Riesling

"...a surprisingly complex and outstanding value in nearly-dry Riesling... Lemon, green apple, wet stone, and lightly floral aromas are followed by a crisp, slate-saturated palate and a finish of juicy citrus and apple, nut oils, mineral salts, and wet stone..."-Wine Advocate"This wine has to be one of the best deals in Mosel Riesling. Ernst Loosen's 'introductory' Riesling is marked by flavors of fresh peach and apricot, balanced by a fair amount of refreshing acidity. A great aperitif."- Food & Wine Magazine