Masala Chana Recipe

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Masala Chana
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  1. 1. Place chickpeas in a large pan and add double the volume of cold water. Bring to the boil and boil vigorously for about 10 minutes. Skim off any scum that rises to surface using a slotted spoon. Lower heat, cover pan with a tight fitting lid and simmer chickpeas for about 11/2 to 2 hours or until chickpeas are tender.
  2. 2. Meanwhile, break up the tamarind and soak in the boiling water for about 20 minutes. Rub the tamarind through a strainer into a bowl. Discard any stones or fibre left in the strainer.
  3. 3. Heat the oil in a large heavy pan and fry the cumin seeds for 2 minutes, until they splutter. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli and fry for 5 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in the cumin and coriander with the tumeric and salt and fry for 3 or 4 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 6. Drain the chickpeas and add to the tomato mixture together with the garam masala and tamarind pulp. Cover and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. 7. Garnish with chopped chilli and onion before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 345.64 Kcal (1447 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.98g 17%
Sodium 319.97mg 13%
Potassium 846.79mg 18%
Total Carbs 52.08g 17%
Sugars 17.07g 68%
Dietary Fiber 12.63g 51%
Protein 13.44g 27%
Vitamin C 15.1mg 25%
Iron 4.8mg 27%
Calcium 102.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.41 Kcal (655 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.97g 17%
Sodium 144.79mg 13%
Potassium 383.19mg 18%
Total Carbs 23.57g 17%
Sugars 7.73g 68%
Dietary Fiber 5.71g 51%
Protein 6.08g 27%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 25%
Iron 2.2mg 27%
Calcium 46.5mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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