Subru Uncle's Channa Masala Delicious Chickpea Curry We All Love Recipe

A taste of Oman in Orlando! This incredible Channa Masala recipe comes straight from Subru Uncle, a chef who worked for 13 years in my family's home in Oman. He shared this gem with me just before I moved, and it's become a family staple. This authentic recipe uses a special tamarind preparation for the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Get ready for a flavorful explosion of spices and chickpeas!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1485 mins
Calories 219.2 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Subru Uncle's Channa Masala Delicious Chickpea Curry We All Love

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How to Make Subru Uncle's Channa Masala Delicious Chickpea Curry We All Love

  1. Prepare the tamarind juice: Soak a 3-inch piece of tamarind in 1 1/2 cups of hot water for 15 minutes. Squeeze out the pulp to extract the juice. Measure and set aside 1/2 cup of tamarind juice.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 large chopped onion and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon garlic paste, and 1 teaspoon of each: turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and chili powder. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of chickpeas (drained and rinsed from a can or pre-cooked).
  5. Pour in 1/2 cup of tamarind juice and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Add salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy with rice or naan bread!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

4g

Carbs

9g