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Robotic Chef

Chana Masala

Publication date: September 19, 2024

Chana masala can also be called chole masala, referring to the kind of garam used in the dish. So if someday you see chole masala on a menu, then rest assured that it is your beloved chana masala.This dish is typically prepared by cooking chickpeas in an Indian curry paste. This basic curry paste is the base of many Indian curries, from traditional Indian chicken curry to chickpea curries like this one.

by robot: 38 min
1 person
Nutrition Facts
Calories
2096
kcal
Protein
102
g
Carbohydrate
344
g
Carbohydrate - of which sugars
60
g
Fat
42
g
Fat - of which saturates
15
g
Fibre
92
g
Sodium
1.77
g

How to Cook

  1. 0:00
    Turn the hob on to a medium temperature and pour the oil into a medium sized pot
  2. 2:38
    Tip onions, garlic & ginger and cook for a few minutes until soft
  3. 8:04
    Tip the spices and cook gently while stirring
  4. 9:28
    Pour in the tomatoes, stock, lemon juice & salt, turn up the heat and simmer for a few minutes
  5. 12:43
    Tip in the chickpeas, allow to boil, then turn down to a medium heat and leave to simmer
  6. 35:55
    Turn the hob off and stir in the coriander
Ingredients
Olive Oil
10
g
Small Dice
150
g
Paste
20
g
Paste
20
g
Turmeric (Ground)
2
g
Chilli Powder (Mild)
1.5
g
Garam Masala
4
g
Coriander (Ground)
3
g
Ground Cumin
1.5
g
Ground Black Pepper
0.5
g
Red Chilli (Minced)
2
g
Finely Chopped Tomatoes
390
g
Vegetable Stock
390
g
Maldon Sea Salt
7
g
Lemon Juice
25
g
Chickpeas
500
g
Chiffonade
15
g
Equipments
Medium Pot (Left)
Slotted Spatula (KA)

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