Chole (Chana) Masala

Name: Chole (Chana) Masala
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 850 grams chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 794 grams whole peeled tomatoes and their juices; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 4 teaspoons peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger (from about a 2-inch piece); 2 teaspoons garam masala; 4 mediums garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 4 servings Naan or chapatis; 4 servings Plain yogurt; 4 servings Pomegranate molasses; 2 serrano chiles, stemmed and finely chopped; 1 teaspoons turmeric; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil; 118 milliliters water; 1 medium yellow onion, small dice

Chole (Chana) Masala might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 433 calories, 17g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up ground coriander, yogurt, vegetable oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the plain yogurt you could follow this main course with the 5-Minute Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 50 minutes.

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

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Add the cumin seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Add the onion, ginger, garlic, and chiles and season with kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened, about 6 minutes.Meanwhile, set a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Strain the tomatoes and reserve the juices. Coarsely chop the tomatoes into 1-inch pieces; set aside.When the onions have softened, add the garam masala, coriander, measured salt, and turmeric to the frying pan and stir to coat the onion mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Add the chopped tomatoes, their reserved juices, the chickpeas, and the water. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 20 minutes.To serve:Spoon the chole masala over steamed rice, drizzle it with pomegranate molasses, and top it with plain yogurt, if desired.

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Serve with naan or chapatis.

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Servings:

850grams

chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 794grams

whole peeled tomatoes and their juices 1teaspoon

cumin seeds 4teaspoons

peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger (from about a 2-inch piece)2teaspoons

garam masala 4mediums

garlic cloves, finely chopped 1teaspoon

ground coriander 1teaspoon

kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 4servings

Naan or chapatis 4servings

Plain yogurt 4servings

Pomegranate molasses 2

serrano chiles, stemmed and finely chopped 1teaspoons

turmeric 2Tbsps

vegetable oil 118milliliters

water 1medium

yellow onion, small dice

Recommended wine: Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Indian on the menu? Try pairing with Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. The best wine for Indian food will depending on the dish, of course, but these picks can be served chilled and have some sweetness to complement the spiciness and complex flavors of a wide variety of traditional dishes. The Laurenz V Reserve Charming Gruner Veltliner with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 35 dollars per bottle.