Slow Cooker Chana Masala With Spaghetti Squash Recipes

SLOW COOKER CHANA MASALA WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Set a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic, ginger, cardamom, cumin, coriander, garam masala, cayenne powder, and salt. Cook, stirring, for one more minute.
• Reduce the heat to low and add the tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until all of the spices have lifted from the bottom of the pan. Pour into the slow cooker.
• Add the chickpeas. Stir to combine.
• Lay the parchment paper over the top of the chana masala mixture, taking care to make sure the paper stays inside the slow cooker. You can skip this step. I like it because it helps keep the two separated a bit. Lay the spaghetti squash on top of the parchment paper (or chana masala), cut side down.
• Cook on low for about 8 hours, until the squash is fork-tender.
• Remove squash from slow cooker and let cool enough to handle. Scrape squash onto plates and pile with chana masala. Top with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon. If you eat dairy, you can also add a bit of plain yogurt if you like.

SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Prick outside of squash 10 to 15 times and place in a slow cooker crock. Pour water into crock.
• Cook on Low 4 to 6 hours. Remove squash to a cutting board until cool to the touch, 15 to 30 minutes.
• Halve the squash lengthwise. Scoop seeds from the cavity and discard them. Shred flesh from the skin with a fork to make strands.

SLOW COOKER CHANA MASALA

Steps:

• Switch on your slow cooker at low for 8 hours.
• In a pan boil 4-5 cups of water with tea bags, add chickpeas once the water is boiling along with bay leaf, cinnamon and cloves. Lower the heat and let the pan simmer for 10 minutes. Discard the tea bags.
• In another pan, heat the oil and add cumin seeds. Once seeds crack, add onion and fry until light brown. Add garlic and ginger, fry for another 1-2 minutes. Add chana masala powder, chili powder, coriander powder and 1/4 cup water. Lower the heat to simmer and let the spices cook until oil seperates. Add tomato puree/chopped tomatoes at this stage and fry for another 4-5 minutes.
• Transfer the above spice mix and chickpeas [along with water used for boiling] to your slow cooker. Add salt and give it a stir. Ensure your slow cooker has enough water to cook for 8 hours else the curry will burn and stick.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leave, lemon wedges and some sliced onion. Serve hot with steamed rice.
• I usually set it up at night and it's absolutely awesome waking up to wonderful aroma of the curry, lunch ready to be packed for office.
• Don't have canned chickpeas? You can also cook this with dried chickpeas. Soak 2 cups of dried chickpeas for 7-8 hours in enough water. Pressure cook the chickpeas separately for 8-10 whistles or until soft and proceed with the recipe.

CHANA MASALA IN THE SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• Combine everything except the chickpeas and Basmati rice in your slow cooker and turn on LOW for 6-8 hours.
• Add chickpeas.
• Cook 2 more hours until they're tender and have incorporated the Indian flavors.
• Serve over Basmati rice.