Chana Masala with Garlic Naan

My sister made this meal for me a few weeks ago. Ever since then I have been non-stop craving it! She made the Paneer Masala, with Paneer cheese, instead of Garbanzo Beans. But it was Sunday and the Indian Market was not open, so I had to make do with garbanzo beans. My husband Jake says he liked it more.  You can also make it with chicken instead of the Garbanzo Beans as well. So try the one that sounds the best to you! Anyways here is the recipe. 

Chana Masala

2 cups white rice

2 tablespoons butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped

4 teaspoons ground cumin

4 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons Garam Masala

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

2 cups heavy cream

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed

Cook rice according to package. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapenos for 1 minute. Season with cumin, paprika, garam masala and salt. Stir in tomato sauce, cream and cilantro. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add the Garbanzo beans and cook for 10 more minutes on medium low heat.

Serve over cooked rice. And serve with some garlic naan (recipe is on my Indian Vegetarian Curried Fried Rice post).

Hope you enjoy it =] =]