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Bachelor Channa Masala

A traditional preparation from Kerala that balances flavour, texture, and aroma in the way that only home cooking can. No two households make it exactly the same, and that is the point.

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

1 Can Garbanzo beans Kabuli kadala
1 tsp Ginger paste
1 tsp Garlic paste
2 nos Onion
4 tsp Coriander powder
4 tsp Masala powder
1 tsp Chilly powder
1 tsp Salt
2 nos Tomatoes
Oil

Preparation

Step 1
Pour oil into a pan and heat it.
Step 2
Add ginger and garlic paste and stir till brown.
Step 3
Add chopped onions and stir, till onions are cooked.
Step 4
Add coriander powder and masala powder and stir, till the smell of masala powder comes out.
Step 5
Add chopped tomatoes and chilly powder and give it a good stir, till the tomatoes blend well.
Step 6
To this, empty the entire canned Garbanzo beans (with its fluid).
Step 7
Add salt and give it a good stir.
Step 8
The canned channa cooks in no time.
Step 9
You may add more water, if required.
Step 10
Don`t waste time boiling channa anymore. Try the canned Garbanzo beans that you get in any US grocery store. Believe me, its tastier!

Tip

Grinding spices fresh makes a noticeable difference. Pre-ground powders lose their punch within weeks. Buy whole, toast lightly, and grind as you need.

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Main Course

Bachelor Channa Masala

A traditional preparation from Kerala that balances flavour, texture, and aroma in the way that only home cooking can. No two households make it exactly the same, and that is the point.

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

1 Can Garbanzo beans Kabuli kadala
1 tsp Ginger paste
1 tsp Garlic paste
2 nos Onion
4 tsp Coriander powder
4 tsp Masala powder
1 tsp Chilly powder
1 tsp Salt
2 nos Tomatoes
Oil

Preparation

Step 1
Pour oil into a pan and heat it.
Step 2
Add ginger and garlic paste and stir till brown.
Step 3
Add chopped onions and stir, till onions are cooked.
Step 4
Add coriander powder and masala powder and stir, till the smell of masala powder comes out.
Step 5
Add chopped tomatoes and chilly powder and give it a good stir, till the tomatoes blend well.
Step 6
To this, empty the entire canned Garbanzo beans (with its fluid).
Step 7
Add salt and give it a good stir.
Step 8
The canned channa cooks in no time.
Step 9
You may add more water, if required.
Step 10
Don`t waste time boiling channa anymore. Try the canned Garbanzo beans that you get in any US grocery store. Believe me, its tastier!

Tip

Grinding spices fresh makes a noticeable difference. Pre-ground powders lose their punch within weeks. Buy whole, toast lightly, and grind as you need.