tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post8438422559576276434..comments2024-03-08T06:00:44.143-05:00Comments on Playing with Flour: Chana (chickpea) masalaMonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-39576025573423286382014-05-28T20:20:50.003-04:002014-05-28T20:20:50.003-04:00Might be too spicy for you right now, Amy! : ) I...Might be too spicy for you right now, Amy! : ) I don't know if you could sneak these types of flavors past your husband but maybe make half a batch so you don't have too much if he's not a fan. Thanks for stopping by!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-64448068772404375962014-05-28T20:20:04.649-04:002014-05-28T20:20:04.649-04:00I'm sure that using dried chickpeas to start w...I'm sure that using dried chickpeas to start would make for even better results. Sounds great.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-85572087766164901602014-05-28T16:54:04.247-04:002014-05-28T16:54:04.247-04:00Mmm, I love a good spicy stew like this and I'...Mmm, I love a good spicy stew like this and I'm a huge fan of Indian food. I'll have to try making this and not tell my husband what's in it (he's not a fan of curry type things). Serving it with couscous looks like the perfect meal!Amy @ Elephant Eatshttp://www.elephanteats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-13652543256623360172014-05-28T14:22:45.111-04:002014-05-28T14:22:45.111-04:00This chickpea masala is looking very nice, it look...This chickpea masala is looking very nice, it looks like Indian style, I would like to make with dried and soaked chickpeas because I like their taste, it is better than the tin ones. Thanks for sharing.Herbs Spices and Traditionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13811754522195615193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-51433065475062730422014-05-22T10:42:59.645-04:002014-05-22T10:42:59.645-04:00Thanks for the tip on The Spice House, Wendy! I w...Thanks for the tip on The Spice House, Wendy! I was just doing a stir-fry with pork and asparagus last night and I added 5-spice powder to the pork. I never would've done that a couple of years ago. Playing with spices has been eye-opening and there's so much to learn. I love walking around Penzey's...I got lucky when one opened right in our town.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-40982382709772176832014-05-21T22:22:20.504-04:002014-05-21T22:22:20.504-04:00Chana Masala is a favorite when we order Indian fo...Chana Masala is a favorite when we order Indian food or even frozen at Trader Joe's but I never tried making it at home. Seeing your delicious bowl full has me excited to try! I don't think that Penzey's carries amchoor powder (at least it doesn't come up when you do a search on their website) but The Spice House (owned by a Penzey's brother) does carry it. You can order online. I make a point of visiting The Spice House in Evanston (Chicago) whenever I am visiting my son. We have a Penzey's here in St. Louis but the two companies carry different stuff and I love to experiment with different spices too!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05577199796409297591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-21188731045624073912014-05-19T09:21:30.860-04:002014-05-19T09:21:30.860-04:00Thanks, Alyssa! I'm totally with you on the s...Thanks, Alyssa! I'm totally with you on the substitutions for all the reasons you mentioned! I definitely want to invest in ingredients that I would use again. Love Indian food all-around too!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-45973930551020282952014-05-19T09:20:43.413-04:002014-05-19T09:20:43.413-04:00Hi Kelly - I was at the farmer's market yester...Hi Kelly - I was at the farmer's market yesterday and the stand selling roasted chickpea (with pesto, parmesan, etc.) was doing such good business! I never thought I liked chickpeas but now I realize how versatile it is. I have yet to find that amchoor powder; I'm still very curious, too! Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-40188965130108195192014-05-19T01:15:38.089-04:002014-05-19T01:15:38.089-04:00I love Indian cuisine, and this looks just like so...I love Indian cuisine, and this looks just like some of the times I have seen this dish at local restaurants. Mmm! I can almost smell it! I understand the substitutions. I end up doing that with lots of dishes that either use ingredients we don't enjoy as much, or have trouble finding. And then there are those that seem way too expensive for a single dish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-72715385421507303032014-05-18T22:47:09.520-04:002014-05-18T22:47:09.520-04:00Love this chickpea masala - it looks wonderful Mon...Love this chickpea masala - it looks wonderful Monica! I have been on such a chickpea kick lately too and really love that you are playing with all the spices in here :) It is reminding me that I need to make more use of some lonely spices that I have too hehe - I've never heard of amchoor powder either but will have to keep a lookout for that - I'm a fan of anything that adds a citrus flavor :)Kellyhttp://lifemadesweeter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-86930403561200961472014-05-18T13:13:38.205-04:002014-05-18T13:13:38.205-04:00The authentic stuff has got to be tons better but ...The authentic stuff has got to be tons better but I have to settle for the short cuts myself too. Luckily, I don't have mum's to compare mine to. : ) I love that you can freestyle and add as you go...I bet your chana masala rocks. :)Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-46049762701824034652014-05-17T22:02:51.997-04:002014-05-17T22:02:51.997-04:00So glad to see this recipe. We eat Chana Masala li...So glad to see this recipe. We eat Chana Masala like nobody's business. Mine is all about short cuts though Mum cooks the authentic stuff. It's all about the balance of ingredients and that is the amazing thing about spice. This looks delicious and I love the way you have laid out the spices. For me, it's more about adding as I go and tasting along the way. Great work with the dish!Sugar et alhttp://www.sugaretal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-28279276220118316292014-05-17T20:51:13.685-04:002014-05-17T20:51:13.685-04:00I think so too. The spice also helps metabolism a...I think so too. The spice also helps metabolism and slows you down a little! : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-86237299809383792022014-05-17T20:50:50.440-04:002014-05-17T20:50:50.440-04:00Very true...I love learning what goes into some of...Very true...I love learning what goes into some of my favorite dishes.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-67501359853045817502014-05-17T20:50:34.068-04:002014-05-17T20:50:34.068-04:00Definitely loving the spice, thanks Pamela. :)Definitely loving the spice, thanks Pamela. :)Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-37756274827331333452014-05-17T20:50:11.056-04:002014-05-17T20:50:11.056-04:00I never thought I could make any Indian food at ho...I never thought I could make any Indian food at home. I've only made very basic dishes but it's great anyway! Thanks, Monet!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-51745706073938560062014-05-17T19:47:36.606-04:002014-05-17T19:47:36.606-04:00This looks so delicious! I love chickpeas and Ind...This looks so delicious! I love chickpeas and Indian spices--it makes for a very healthy and tasty meal. I don't ever make Indian food on my own, but this looks like a good start!Tiffany | baking at tiffanyshttp://bakingattiffanys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-28194918086040229082014-05-17T07:40:57.080-04:002014-05-17T07:40:57.080-04:00I love playing around the spices too. There's ...I love playing around the spices too. There's really no better way to make bring tons of interesting flavour nuances to a dish!Chocolate Shavingshttp://www.chocolateshavings.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-40540450050086606512014-05-16T13:42:22.437-04:002014-05-16T13:42:22.437-04:00I love how much you are playing with spices and th...I love how much you are playing with spices and this masala has all the spices I love in it! Can't wait to try! Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05181507345380029703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-42846875559469823992014-05-16T12:39:52.086-04:002014-05-16T12:39:52.086-04:00Hi Monica! We will be trying this soon. We have bo...Hi Monica! We will be trying this soon. We have both fallen in love with Indian food over the last five years. Recently, we've been trying to make more dishes at home. Thank you for sharing!Monethttp://anecdotesandapples.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-36321016546484796932014-05-16T10:02:55.074-04:002014-05-16T10:02:55.074-04:00I hope a homemade version is in your kitchen one d...I hope a homemade version is in your kitchen one day soon, Joanne. I know you'd make a great one!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-24574655976497576542014-05-16T10:02:32.623-04:002014-05-16T10:02:32.623-04:00It does make a hearty meal, I can attest!It does make a hearty meal, I can attest!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-37047626075757943882014-05-16T10:02:16.456-04:002014-05-16T10:02:16.456-04:00I only recently bought it to make butter chicken (...I only recently bought it to make butter chicken (but without any butter!) and I really like it. It's a great spice to have on hand, I think.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-35409277849292188262014-05-16T10:01:48.088-04:002014-05-16T10:01:48.088-04:00It's really fun to have spices in the cupboard...It's really fun to have spices in the cupboard and look at it and think about what you can use whenever you're making something.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-91067526464806541882014-05-16T10:01:23.071-04:002014-05-16T10:01:23.071-04:00Unfortunately, my son is not a big fan either. Mo...Unfortunately, my son is not a big fan either. More for me (and my husband) though! : ) This dish packs a great kick!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.com