| | Chana Masala Ingredients:
3 cups Laxmi brand chick peas, home-cooked or use one 32-ounce can, drained
1 1/2 cups fresh peeled and chopped tomato
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons Laxmi Brand vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon grated or crushed fresh ginger
2 teaspoons Laxmi Brand cumin seeds
2 tablespoons Laxmi Brand Coriander Powder
1 medium-sized zucchini
1 Red bell pepper
Coarse salt and black pepper to taste
Water to cover Directions:
In large bowl combine chickpeas, tomatoes and tomato paste. Set aside. In a large pan heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, cumin and coriander. Cook, stirring often, until the onions turn light brown, about 8 minutes. Add zucchini, bell peppers and salt and black pepper to taste. Pan roast the vegetables, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes.
Add chick pea-tomato mixture to the onion mixture. Add water and bring contents to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, or until the flavors are blended and the sauce is very thick. Serve ragout topped with yogurt. Following items are required for making Chana Masala : - Laxmi brand chick peas.
- Laxmi Brand vegetable oil.
- Laxmi Brand cumin seeds.
- Laxmi Brand coriander powder.
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