Cook time: 35 minutes
couple, family
Mumbai-born chef Maunika Gowardhan notes that “most Indian households will have their own take on chana masala.” This is the Green Dinner Table’s take on it.
*Coriander and ginger are shared ingredients. Use one third of the coriander and half of the ginger for this dish.
Equipment
You’ll need two medium pots and one lid for this recipe.
Tips
Peel and dice the onion.
Peel and dice the carrot.
Peel and mince the garlic.
Mince the ginger.
Open and strain the chickpeas.
In a medium pot on medium heat, sweat the onion and carrot in a little oil and a pinch of salt for 3 minutes.
Add the ginger and garlic, then cook for another minute. Add the chana spice and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the tinned tomatoes and strained chickpeas. Season with a pinch of salt and sugar. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
Cook chana masala until thick (about 15 minutes). Turn off and leave to cool slightly.
Place the rice in a pot and rinse under running cold water. Strain off the water and add one and a half times the amount of water.
Bring to a boil with a pinch of salt. Once boiling, stir, cover and reduce heat to very low.
Cook covered for 12 minutes, then allow to sit for 5 minutes with the heat off, still covered.
Wash the coriander, pick the leaves, finely chop the stalk and add to the curry.
Taste the curry and add more salt as needed.
Divide the rice onto plates, top with the chana masala.
Sprinkle on coriander and toasted coconut and dollop with yoghurt.
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