Healthy Channa Masala

Trader Joe’s has some of the best frozen Indian food I’ve found! We took frozen Trader Joe’s Channa Masala, dressed it up with a few pantry staples, and created a healthy, delicious, family-friendly meal.

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Step-by-step instructions!

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Heat the frozen Channa Masala box halfway (it says 4 minutes on the box, so heat in the microwave for 2 minutes).

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Combine the defrosted Channa Masala box, the garbanzo beans and 1/2 cup water in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Cook 1-2 minutes.

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Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute. Then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes (and up to 1 hour). Add more water as needed.

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Serve warm (top with diced onions, diced tomatoes, cilantro to taste).

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This recipe will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or you can even freeze it for up to 3 months.

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