Chana masala with rice
Indian cuisine
Ingredients for :
1 tbsp olive oil or ghee
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 small red onion, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 15 oz can garbanzo beans
1/2 tsp salt
juice of 1 lemon
a few sprigs cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Preparation
1. In a large wok or skillet, heat olive oil or ghee at medium high heat. Add turmeric.
2. Cook onion until golden brown and fragrant, about five minutes.
3. Add tomato paste, garam masala, ground coriander and cumin. Cook for another seven minutes, and stir to form a nice paste. You might start to see the oil separate.
4. Add garbanzo beans (with reserved water). Reduce heat to medium and cook for another ten minutes or so. Should form a nice sauce. Remove from heat.
5. Add salt and lemon juice. Adjust as necessary.
6. Serve on plate with basmati rice. Add cilantro as garnish.
Irene - Rakesh