Channa Masala Recipe

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Channa Masala
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Directions:

  1. In a large, heavy Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. Reduce heat to low and add star anise, cinnamon, cloves, mustard seed, peppercorns and cardamom pods. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, 30-45 minutes, until the mustard seeds are nearly burnt. Using a slotted spoon, scoop out and discard the spices, leaving the oil in the pan.
  2. Add onion to oil and continue to cook very slowly, stirring occasionally, 2-3 hours, or until onions are completely limp and dark mahogany brown. (Slow cooker variation: strain the oil from step 1 into a slow cooker. Add the onions and cook on low 6-8 hours, stirring every 2 hours. Leave the lid ajar to allow steam to escape or your onions will stew instead of browning.).
  3. Add tomato paste and water (or stock) and simmer 10 minutes. Add chickpeas and simmer 20 minutes more. (Slow cooker variation: add tomato paste, water and chickpeas to onions and cook 1 hour on high.).
  4. Add yogurt and garam masala; simmer a final 10 minutes, then serve with steamed basmati or jasmine rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 251.78 Kcal (1054 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.91g 24%
Cholesterol 5.55mg 2%
Sodium 77.25mg 3%
Potassium 487.8mg 10%
Total Carbs 23.33g 8%
Sugars 10.55g 42%
Dietary Fiber 4.02g 16%
Protein 4.6g 9%
Vitamin C 15.6mg 26%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 104.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.18 Kcal (311 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.69g 24%
Cholesterol 1.63mg 2%
Sodium 22.76mg 3%
Potassium 143.72mg 10%
Total Carbs 6.87g 8%
Sugars 3.11g 42%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 16%
Protein 1.35g 9%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 26%
Iron 0.2mg 4%
Calcium 30.7mg 10%

* 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

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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