Channa Masala (Indian Chick Peas)

Ingredients

• 1 quart of cooked chick peas (drained)
• 1 tbsp of brown sugar
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 diced roma/plum tomatoes
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 medium onion (sliced)
• Peppers
  • Heat level 0 = 1 large bell pepper (seeded and sliced)
  • Heat level 1 = 2 poblano peppers (seeded and sliced)
  • Heat level 2 = 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper
• Juice of 1 lime
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• ¼ tsp ground Cinnamon
• 1 container thai red curry paste
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• ¼ tsp ground Cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp oil of choice

Directions

1. Heat oil, saute onion, garlic, ginger, peppers and brown sugar for 10 min
2. Add chick peas, cinnamon, cumin, curry paste, stir frequently. Cook for 5 min
3. Add coconut milk and mash a few peas, simmer for 10 min
4. Add tomato, cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until desired thickness. Serve with rice.