Main Dishes, Mexican - Spanish

Chala Masala

  • 2 cans Garbanzo beans
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Onions, chopped
  • 1 large Tomatos, fresh, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, crushed
  • ~ Ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
  • ~ Cayenne pepper
  • ~ Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups Water
  • ~ Raisins (optional)

    • Cook rice. In large saucepan, saute onion, garlic, and ginger in 3 T olive oil; add a little water to keep from sticking. Add garam masala, cayenne, salt, pepper, & tomato sauce, stirring well. Add baking soda, garbanzos, water.

    Simmer20-30 min. until onions and tomatoes are very soft. If desired, add raisins during last few min. Serve over rice.

    This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook. 

    Contributed by Ralph Miller of Vallejo, Ca (USA). 

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