Chana Masala is the one vegetarian dish that epitomises most of what one imagines about Indian cooking. An indispensable part of the Punjabi menu, it is a wholesome combination of sauteed chickpeas (Garbonzo beans) simmered in a paste of onions, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. Tempered with garlic and ginger , an array of spices gives it a tangy, piquant taste. A wonderful dish, bursting with flavour, it is as nutritious as it is delicious. Sure to tease your taste buds, Chana Masala can be eaten as a centrepiece with roti, nan (flat bread) rice or bread or as a side dish instead of the customary "dal". |
