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Cumin and Paprika Punjabi Chana Masala

Name: Cumin and Paprika Punjabi Chana Masala
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Punjabi Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup canned chickpeas; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 green chilies, slit; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1/4 cup ghee; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika

Adds a smoky depth with additional cumin and paprika.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Before cooking, stir cumin and paprika into the onion mixture.
Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, onions, and green chilies. Sauté until golden.
Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander. Cook 10 minutes.
Stir in chickpeas, water, and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes.
Add garam masala and simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in cilantro before serving.

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