- Momma T
Simple Channa Masala
Updated: May 8, 2020
with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Spices
This is super simple and easy dinner recipe using fresh chickpeas, tomatoes, and spices!

INGREDIENTS
• Dry chickpeas or canned chickpeas
• ¾ cup plain yogurt or 1 can organic coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon Momma T’s Garam Masala
• 1 tbs Momma T’s Original Masala
• 2 tbs vegetable oil or butter
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
• ½ teaspoonful small black mustard seeds (optional)
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
• 2 green chili peppers (optional)
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• ½ tsp salt
• Chopped Cilantro to garnish.
• 3 cups water
If preferred to use dry chickpeas: Soak chickpeas in water overnight. Drain the water after soaking. Add soaked chickpeas to a pressure cooker and add water until they are all soaked, add ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon turmeric, and cook until they are tender.
Instructions
[1] Add yogurt or coconut milk, Momma T's Garam Masala and Momma T’s Original Masala, garlic, ginger and green chilis, mint leaves and tomatoes to a blender and grind the ingredients to a smooth paste.
[2] Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin + fry until seeds starting popping.
[3]Add thinly sliced onions. Fry in oil for about 3 minutes.
[4] Stir in cooked tender chickpeas and sauté for couple minutes and add the yogurt mixture on top of the chickpeas and cook until all the ingredients are blended well.
[5] Add rest of the water. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until they are tender and well incorporated. Add salt and garnish with cilantro.
[6] Serve hot on cooked rice or eat with naan or tortillas.
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