Chana Masala is a typical indian vegan dish that is made with chickpeas (a.k.a. garbanzo beans) and is generally very spicy. I’m not into spicy foods, but I love chana masala, so I made my own to my tastes.
Chana Masala (Vegan)
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| Serves | 8 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 2 hours, 30 minutes |
| Total time | 2 hours, 40 minutes |
| By author | Dish Ditty |
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dry Garbanzo Beans
- Water
- 2 tablespoons Garlic (minced)
- 2 Tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup Green Onions (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Dried Cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Directions
| Step 1 | |
 Rinse garbanzo beans and cover with water. Let the beans soak overnight. | |
| Step 2 | |
 Drain & rinse the beans with cool water. | |
| Step 3 | |
 Return the beans to the pan, cover with water and add the garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. | |
| Step 4 | |
 Add remaining ingredients & bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer at least 2 hours. You can simmer for 3-4 hours if you like your beans a little more on the mushy side. I prefer them to cooked through but still firm to the touch. | |
Flavorful yet doesn’t burn the mouth, this Chana Masala is perfect for those who love the indian food flavors but not the heat.
