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Slow-Cooker Chana Masala

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Come home to dinner! Have this easy twist on the traditional Indian dish, Chana Masala, waiting for you when you walk in the door.

Slow-Cooker Chana Masala

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 4 hr 20 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

Chana Masala

  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cans (19 oz each) chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onions (2 large)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 jalapeño chile, diced
  • 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges

Serve With, If Desired

  • Hot cooked basmati rice or naan

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add tomatoes and garbanzo beans to slow cooker.
  • Step 
    2
    In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook until onions begin to soften. Add salt, jalapeño chile and gingerroot. Cook 1 minute. Stir in curry powder, paprika, garam masala and red pepper until fragrant and spices begin to brown. Add spice mixture to slow cooker.
  • Step 
    3
    Add 3 tablespoons water to same skillet; beat with whisk to remove all spices and browned bits left in pan; add to slow cooker. Stir. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or on High heat setting 2 to 3 hours.
  • Step 
    4
    Serve with lime wedge and rice.

Nutrition

280 Calories
7g Total Fat
11g Protein
44g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
10%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
680mg
28%
Potassium
550mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
44g
15%
Dietary Fiber
12g
47%
Sugars
6g
Protein
11g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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