
Chana Masala in Minty Yogurt sauce
The recipe Chana Masalan in Minty Yogurt sauce can be made in roughly 30 minutes. For $2.88 per serving, you get a sauce that serves 2. Watching your figure? This gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian recipe has 661 calories, 29g of protein, and 28g of fat per serving. This recipe is liked by 3 foodies and cooks. It is brought to you by Foodista. It is a reasonably priced recipe for fans of Indian food. Head to the store and pick up bay leaf, ginger, coriander powder, and a few other things to make it today. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 83%, which is amazing. Similar recipes include chana masala , how to make south indian chana masala, punjabi chana masalan or punjabi chole masala | easy chana masala, and punjabi chana masalan or punjabi chole masala | easy chana masala.
- Serves: 2
- Time: 30 Mins
- Category: sauce
- Health Rating: 42.0
Ingredients
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bay leaf | 2.0 | None | |
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chickpeas | 850.486 | grams | None |
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chana masala powder | 2.0 | teaspoons | None |
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coriander powder | 2.0 | teaspoons | None |
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cumin seeds | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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garlic | 2.0 | cloves | None |
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ginger | 0.5 | None | |
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mint leaves | 22.5 | grams | None |
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oil | 2.0 | Tbsps | None |
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onion | 1.0 | None | |
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chili powder | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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salt | 2.0 | servings | None |
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tomatoes | 2.0 | None | |
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turmeric powder | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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yogurt | 245.0 | milliliters | None |

bay leaf
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None

chickpeas
Qty: 850.486
Metric: grams
Price: None

chana masala powder
Qty: 2.0
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

coriander powder
Qty: 2.0
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

cumin seeds
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

garlic
Qty: 2.0
Metric: cloves
Price: None

ginger
Qty: 0.5
Metric:
Price: None

mint leaves
Qty: 22.5
Metric: grams
Price: None

oil
Qty: 2.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None

onion
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None

chili powder
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

salt
Qty: 2.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

tomatoes
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None

turmeric powder
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

yogurt
Qty: 245.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Blend together the tomatoes, ginger, garlic and mint leaves to a smooth paste. No need to add water.
Ingredients:
- mint
- tomato
- garlic
- ginger
- water
Step 2: Heat oil in a large pan and add cumin seeds and bay leafs. Fry for 10 seconds and add the chopped onion and saute until soft.
Ingredients:
- cumin seeds
- onion
- cooking oil
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 3: Add coriander powder, chana masala powder and turmeric powder and chili powder. Fry for 2 minutes.
Ingredients:
- ground coriander
- turmeric
- chili powder
Step 4: Add the ground tomato paste, mix well and fry until oil separates.
Ingredients:
- tomato paste
- cooking oil
Step 5: Add the canned or cooked chana/chick peas and salt and mix well.Cook for 7-8 minutes. Lower the heat to simmer and add yogurt.
Ingredients:
- chickpeas
- yogurt
- salt
Step 6: Mix thoroughly. If needed, add 1/4 cup of water.
Ingredients:
- water
Step 7: Let it simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
Step 8: Serve hot with rice, roti or naan.
Ingredients:
- naan
- rice
- roti
Dietary Information
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-Free
Nutrition Facts
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
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Calories | 661.39 kcal | 33.07% |
Fat | 27.59 g | 42.45% |
Saturated Fat | 4.62 g | 28.89% |
Carbohydrates | 81.45 g | 27.15% |
Net Carbohydrates | 56.79 g | 20.65% |
Sugar | 11.53 g | 12.81% |
Cholesterol | 15.93 mg | 5.31% |
Sodium | 1455.68 mg | 63.29% |
Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
Protein | 28.87 g | 57.73% |
Manganese | 4.01 mg | 200.43% |
Vitamin B6 | 2.3 mg | 114.75% |
Fiber | 24.66 g | 98.64% |
Phosphorus | 531.56 mg | 53.16% |
Iron | 7.91 mg | 43.96% |
Magnesium | 171.14 mg | 42.79% |
Copper | 0.84 mg | 42.12% |
Folate | 157.51 µg | 39.38% |
Calcium | 391.46 mg | 39.15% |
Potassium | 1323.5 mg | 37.81% |
Vitamin A | 1856.06 IU | 37.12% |
Vitamin C | 27.24 mg | 33.01% |
Zinc | 4.31 mg | 28.76% |
Vitamin E | 3.45 mg | 22.97% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.99 mg | 19.89% |
Vitamin K | 20.87 µg | 19.87% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.33 mg | 19.13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.27 mg | 18.08% |
Selenium | 12.62 µg | 18.02% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.84 mg | 9.2% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.45 µg | 7.55% |