Chana Masaledar

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India

Known as an Indian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.

Ingredients 18 ingredients

1 t Ground coriander
1 md Onion -- peeled & chopped
2 Garlic cloves
3 tb Vegetable oil
- peeled & minced
1 tb Lemon juice
- grated
1 1/2″ piece of fresh ginger
1/4 ts Ground cloves
1/4 ts Ground nutmeg
1 tb Tomato paste
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper -- to taste
1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
20 oz Canned chick peas -- -OR-
1/4 ts Whole cumin seeds
Stock
10 oz -Dried chick peas, cooked
1/2 ts Salt

Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

Lemon juice High in vitamin C
High in vitamin C · 39 mg per 100 g, 48% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
11 more authorised claims

Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Lemon juice, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).

Cook safely

Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.

Hot oil. Never put water on an oil fire: turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid or a damp tea towel. Pat food dry before it goes into hot oil, and lower it in gently, away from you.
Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.

Method

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. When hot, put in cumin seeds. After a few seconds, add the onion. Stir & fry for 7 minutes. Turn heat to low & add the spices in the order set out above. Mix well & add the garlic & ginger. Fry, stirring for 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste. Add chick peas. Add salt & cayenne & lemon juice. Stir well, cover & simmer for 10 minutes. If it is too dry, add some chickpea stock. Stir gently while cooking on occasion. Serve over rice with Aloo Mattar Rasedaar ~--