Chickpea Curry (Channa) Recipe

Name: Chickpea Curry (Channa)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 grams canned chickpeas; 1 red onion peeled& finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; water Some; salt to taste; 1/2 inch ginger thick; 2 garlic cloves; 1 pinch salt; coriander for garnish

Servings: persons

400 grams canned chickpeas
1 red onion peeled& finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
water Some
salt to taste
1/2 inch ginger thick
2 garlic cloves
1 pinch salt
coriander for garnish

1
Use mortar and pestle, pound ginger, garlic and a pinch of salt into a fine paste.
2
In a pot, heat up 3 tbsp of oil with cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
3
When the seeds begin to pop, add onion and saute until golden brown.
4
Add ginger-garlic paste and ground cumin, coriander and turmeric powder into the onion mixture and saute until aromatic. If the mixture starts to stick , add a little water.
5
Add tomato paste and let the mixture cook further until the oil begins to separate. If the bottom starts to stick again, add water little by little.
6
Stir in chickpeas and pour enough water to cover them. Let the curry bubble away until tender/borderline mushy.
7
Season and salt and simmer further for 10 minutes.
8
Just before serving, sprinkle chopped coriander and best served hot with rice/bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 grams canned chickpeas, 1 red onion peeled& finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Curry (Channa) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chickpea Curry (Channa)

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