Garbanzo Beans Curry (Wk Channa Masala)

• 1 garbanzo beans 15 oz can
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (or 2 big tomatoes diced)
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 clove garlic chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro (2 tbsp needed)
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• Sauce pot with cover (3 qt or larger)

1. 1. Wash and strain 1 can garbanzo beans; set aside
2. 2. Grind or chop 1 small onion and 1 garlic clove; set aside
3. 3. Add 1 tbsp oil to pot and 1/2 tsp seed blend; heat oil at medium heat until there is small movement in spices (usually 2 min.)
4. 4. Immediately add onion and garlic (if used) to pot, and 1 tbsp tomato paste; stir until golden brown (usually 3 min.)
5. 5. Add 1.5 tsp of bean blend, garbanzo beans to pot and 2 cups water
6. 6. Set to medium low heat, cover pot and cook for 20 mins; stir occasionally and mash some garbanzo beans
7. 7. Optional: garnish with 2 tbsp coarsely chopped cilantro
8. Recommended accompaniments to make full meal:
9. - Rice, naan, bread or heated whole wheat tortilla
10. - Salad
11. - Any sabji
12. - Yogurt
13. Variation:
14. - Canned garbanzo beans could be substituted by soaking garbanzo beans overnight

garbanzo beans, tomato paste, onion, garlic, cilantro, cooking oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/garbanzo-beans-curry-wk-channa-masala-52881191 (may not work)