Punjabi Chana(Spicy Garbanzo Beans) Recipe

Name: Punjabi Chana(Spicy Garbanzo Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can garbanzo beans; 2 tsp. oil or enough to saute; 1/2 tsp. cumin seed; 1/4 tsp. black mustard seed; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 small hot green chili, seeds removed, minced; 1 pod garlic, minced; 1/2 to 3/4 c. tomatoes, chopped (with liquid); salt to taste; 1/4 tsp. turmeric; 1 to 2 Tbsp. Chana Masala (if available)*; 1 Tbsp. butter; 2 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice (optional)

Servings: persons

1 can garbanzo beans
2 tsp. oil or enough to saute
1/2 tsp. cumin seed
1/4 tsp. black mustard seed
1/2 onion, chopped
1 small hot green chili, seeds removed, minced
1 pod garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 c. tomatoes, chopped (with liquid)
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1 to 2 Tbsp. Chana Masala (if available)*
1 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice (optional)

1
Drain and rinse garbanzo beans.
2
Set aside.
3
Heal oil in skillet over medium flame.
4
When hot, add cumin and black mustard seed.
5
When the mustard has stopped popping, add the onion, chili and garlic.
6
Saute until the onion is clear.
7
Add to the saute, the garbanzo beans.
8
Saute for 1 minute.
9
Add tomato, salt, turmeric and Chana Masala*.
10
Toss seasonings with beans.
11
Add enough water to make a gravy (about 1/2 cup).
12
Cook until liquid becomes a nice spicy gravy, 5 minutes or so.
13
Before serving, top with butter and lemon juice.
14
Serve immediately with rice or chapati.

224

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can garbanzo beans, 2 tsp. oil or enough to saute, 1/2 tsp. cumin seed, 1/4 tsp. black mustard seed, and more.

Yes, Punjabi Chana(Spicy Garbanzo Beans) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Punjabi Chana(Spicy Garbanzo Beans)

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