Channa Masala, the easy way

People always ask why I don't post more Indian recipes, so, I guess I'll post one for you.

What ya need-
  • 2 onions, roughly chopped 
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, you can use soy margarine if you're vegan.  
  • 8 oz can of tomato sauce 
  • 8 cloves of garlic, minced 
  • 2 teaspoons of turmeric 
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin 
  • 1 teaspoon of allspice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper, use more or less, if you like
  • 4 cans of garbanzo beans 
  • 2 green peppers, finely chopped 
  • Salt to taste

Ok, so-
In a large pot, saute the onions in the butter until golden brown and slightly translucent. Then add tomato sauce, garlic, and spices. After this cooks for about 3-4 minutes, add the garbanzo beans and green peppers.  Saute this for about 10 minutes and salt to taste. There ya go!

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