How to Make Perfect Channa Masala

Channa Masala.

You can have Channa Masala using 17 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Channa Masala

1. It's 1 T of peanut oil.
2. Prepare 1 of medium onion, diced.
3. It's 1 clove of garlic, minced.
4. It's 1 T of ground coriander.
5. Prepare 2 t of ground cumin.
6. It's 1 t of ground turmeric.
7. Prepare 1/2 t of ground cayenne pepper.
8. Prepare 6 T of tomatoes, chopped.
9. You need 1 c of water.
10. It's 1 can (15 oz) of chickpeas, drained and rinsed.
11. It's 2 of small potatoes, cut into small cubes.
12. You need 1 T of amchoor powder.
13. It's 2 t of paprika.
14. It's 1 t of garam masala.
15. You need 1/2 t of salt.
16. Prepare 1/2 of lemon, juiced.
17. You need 2 t of ginger root, minced.

Channa Masala instructions

1. Heat oil in large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat..
2. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 2 minutes..
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add coriander, cumin, cayenne, and turmeric. Stir for 1 minute..
4. Add tomatoes. Cook for 5-10 minutes..
5. Add water and chickpeas. Cook for 1 minute, slowly stirring..
6. Add remaining spices, salt, and lemon juice. Cook for 10 minutes, covered..
7. Remove cover and stir in ginger..
8. Remove from heat. Serve over basmati rice..