Channa Masala (garbanzo beans)

What could be better than having a delicious and satisfying meal that is full of nutrients and flavor?! This authentic Channa Masala recipe uses a thick tomato and onion base along with garbanzo beans, which yields a perfect combo! Garbanzo beans (Channa) are high in fiber. They are also a good source of plant proteins, iron, calcium and Vitamin C.

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 bay leaf

2 tbsp Channa Masala mix

16 oz can garbanzo beans (washed and drained to reduce salt)

1 tsp tomato paste

1 ripe tomato peeled & diced

1/2 cup finely diced onion

1/2 tsp Kassori Methi for garnish

3/4 cup of water

Salt to taste

Steps

1. Heat oil in a non stick pot, add cumin seeds and bay leaf. mix for a minute (until you hear seeds cracking)

2. Add diced onions and stir until translucent, then add spices and stir until oil separates from spices

3. Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste and stir till becomes a mushy paste

4. Add water and bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer on medium low flame until sauce thickens

5. add garbanzo beans and gently stir. Let it simmer for a few more minutes

6. garnish with Kassori Methi (fenugreek leaves)

7. serve with rice or naan

Nutritional Information ℹ️

13 g net carbs

13 g proteins

17 g fat

341 calories per serving

*recipe yields 2 servings