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Chanasan Makh

Name: Chanasan Makh
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Water', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Cooking oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh cilantro', 'amount': 'A handful, chopped for garnish'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1 teaspoon, adjust to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Garam masala', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Cumin powder', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Coriander powder', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Turmeric powder', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Green chili', 'amount': '1, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '3 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Ginger', 'amount': '1 inch piece, grated'}; {'ingredient': 'Cashews', 'amount': '1/2 cup, soaked in water'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomatoes', 'amount': '2, pureed'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1 large, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Chickpeas', 'amount': '2 cups, cooked'}

Experience the culinary delight of Chanasan Makh, a mouthwatering Indian dish that perfectly balances the hearty texture of chickpeas with the silkiness of a creamy tomato and cashew sauce. This recipe is steeped in the rich traditions of Indian cuisine, with its roots tracing back to the royal kitchens of the Mughal Empire. It's a feast for the senses that not only packs a punch of flavor but also carries the warmth of home-cooked comfort food.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Water (1 cup)
Cooking oil (2 tablespoons)
Fresh cilantro (a handful, chopped for garnish)
Salt (1 teaspoon, adjust to taste)
Garam masala (1 teaspoon)
Cumin powder (1 teaspoon)
Coriander powder (1 teaspoon)
Turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon)
Green chili (1, finely chopped)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Ginger (1 inch piece, grated)
Cashews (1/2 cup, soaked in water)
Tomatoes (2, pureed)
Onion (1 large, finely chopped)
Chickpeas (2 cups, cooked)

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn a beautiful golden brown color.
Stir in the grated ginger, minced garlic, and chopped green chili. Sauté for another minute until the aroma of the spices fills your kitchen.
Next, add the pureed tomatoes. Cook until the oil separates from the masala, indicating that the flavors have melded together perfectly.
While the tomatoes cook, blend the soaked cashews with water in a blender to make a smooth, creamy paste.
Pour the cashew paste into the pan and mix well to combine with the other ingredients.
Season with turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and let it cook for a few minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Introduce the cooked chickpeas to the pan. Stir well to ensure that each chickpea is coated with the flavorful masala.
Pour in the water and simmer the dish for 10-15 minutes, until the gravy thickens to your liking.
For the final touch, garnish your Chanasan Makh with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan. Enjoy the authentic taste of Indian cuisine right at your dining table.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 375 • Fat: 14g • Carbs: 51g • Protein: 12g • Sodium: 600mg • Sugar: 7g

Chanasan Makh

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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