Chana Masala Recipe

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Chana Masala
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Directions:

  1. Blend the shallots and grated coconut until you have a fine paste. Set aside.
  2. Drain the soaked garbanzo beans and place in pressure cooker with 6 cups of water for about 2 whistles. Drain and set the beans aside. Save the liquid!
  3. In a large stock pot (I use a 6-quart), heat the oil over medium heat and fry the red onions until golden. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for about 1-2 minutes. Add the turmeric powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir for about 30 seconds. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes become paste-like (about 10 minutes). Keep stirring to keep mixture from sticking to pan.
  4. Stir in salt. Add the garbanzo beans with 2 - 2 1/2 cups of the saved liquid. Simmer for 5 minutes, uncovered.
  5. Stir in the paste from Step #1. Add another 3/4 cup of liquid and allow it to boil, then simmer for 10 minutes uncovered.
  6. Remove from heat. You can serve this over basmati rice or enjoy it with naan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 393.4 Kcal (1647 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.78g 20%
Sodium 914.44mg 38%
Potassium 1019.52mg 22%
Total Carbs 57.44g 19%
Sugars 15.14g 61%
Dietary Fiber 14.94g 60%
Protein 15.69g 31%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 33%
Iron 5.1mg 28%
Calcium 113.8mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 163.86 Kcal (686 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.32g 20%
Sodium 380.9mg 38%
Potassium 424.66mg 22%
Total Carbs 23.93g 19%
Sugars 6.31g 61%
Dietary Fiber 6.22g 60%
Protein 6.54g 31%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 33%
Iron 2.1mg 28%
Calcium 47.4mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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