Friday, August 12, 2011

Chana Masala


  • 1 1/2 cups fresh chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 3/4 cup organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
  • 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/8 teaspoon garam masala

Sort and wash the chickpeas, and place in a large saucepan. Cover with water to 2 inches above chickpeas; bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt, cumin, and pepper; cook 1 minute. Add chickpeas, broth, and tomato; cook 5 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Remove from heat; stir in chopped cilantro and garam masala.