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Indian Chana Masala with Basmati Rice and Cucumber Raita

Indian Chana Masala with Basmati Rice and Cucumber Raita

By Tails

Total: 30 minutes
VegetarianIndianMain Course

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 3/4 cup cooked basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup tomato-onion spiced chana masala sauce
  • 1/3 cup cucumber raita
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • to taste optional salt
  • to taste optional black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan over medium heat.

2

Add the garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and coriander to the oil. Stir-fry the spices for about 30 seconds until they are fragrant.

3

Add the cooked chickpeas and the tomato-onion spiced chana masala sauce to the pan. Stir to coat the chickpeas well with the sauce and spices.

4

Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is well combined and heated through.

5

While the chana masala simmers, place the cooked basmati rice in a serving dish or on individual plates.

6

Once the chana masala is ready, spoon it over the basmati rice.

7

Serve the dish with a side of cucumber raita. Optionally, add salt and black pepper to taste.

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Indian Chana Masala with Basmati Rice and Cucumber Raita

By Tails

VegetarianIndianMain Course
Indian Chana Masala with Basmati Rice and Cucumber Raita - cooked chickpeas, cooked basmati rice recipe

This Vegetarian Indian Main Course recipe is ready in 30 minutes and features cooked chickpeas, cooked basmati rice, tomato-onion spiced chana masala sauce and other delicious ingredients. Contains 400 calories total.

30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 3/4 cup cooked basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup tomato-onion spiced chana masala sauce
  • 1/3 cup cucumber raita
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • to taste optional salt
  • to taste optional black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan over medium heat.

2

Add the garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and coriander to the oil. Stir-fry the spices for about 30 seconds until they are fragrant.

3

Add the cooked chickpeas and the tomato-onion spiced chana masala sauce to the pan. Stir to coat the chickpeas well with the sauce and spices.

4

Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is well combined and heated through.

5

While the chana masala simmers, place the cooked basmati rice in a serving dish or on individual plates.

6

Once the chana masala is ready, spoon it over the basmati rice.

7

Serve the dish with a side of cucumber raita. Optionally, add salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 400

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