Chana Masala with Raita & Pickle

A spiced Chana Masala with the perfect side dishes.

For this recipe I’ve used Muji’s pre-made Chana Masala and given some ideas for how to serve it. The homemade chilli oil is for those who like spice. The raita gives a fresh and creamy contrast, and the onion pickle adds some tang. Simply make the Muji curry according to the packet instructions then serve with these sides along with rice and chapati and you’ll have a delicious Indian feast.

You could make these sides to accompany a myriad of dishes including other curries and salads. The raita cools down the spice from the chilli oil. The onions add a crunch and tartness. I’ve garnished the curry with chopped fresh herbs and green chillies. Serve alongside basmati rice or chapati and you have a spiced feast.

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Chana Masala with Raita and Red Onion Pickle

Chana Masala with a fiery chilli oil, served with a cooling Raita and crunchy Red Onion Pickle.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Indian

Keyword: Curry, Indian food, Vegan dinner

Servings: 4 people

Author: Emma Harrel

Ingredients

Raita

• ½ a medium cucumber deseeded and grated
• 500g Plain Yoghurt I used plain soya yoghurt
• 2 tsp Cumin Seeds toasted
• 1 Garlic Clove minced
• 1 Lime zested and squeezed
• 1 tsp Mint Sauce
• ¼ tsp Sea Salt

Red Onion Pickle

• 1 ½  tsp Mustard Seeds toasted
• 2 Small Red Onions thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 tsp Maple Syrup
• A pinch of sea salt
• Juice of ½ a lime

Chilli Oil (hot)

• 2 tsp Chilli Flakes
• 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 tsp Coriander Seeds
• 100 ml Olive Oil
• A large pinch of sea salt

Instructions

Raita

• Mix the yoghurt, cucumber, mint sauce, garlic, lime zest, half the juice and salt.
• Crush half the toasted seeds in a pestle & mortar and stir through the raita. Use the remaining seeds to garnish.

Red Onion Pickle

•  Scrunch all of the ingredients together in a bowl to coat the onion then serve. 

Chilli Oil (hot)

• Roughly crush the seeds and chilli flakes in a pestle & mortar the stir in the oil and salt. Use sparingly as this is very hot.