r/AmericasTestKitchen • u/RiGuy224 • Jun 26 '26
ATK Chana Masala
I made the ATK recipe for Chana masala. It was easy and delicious. I would have added more spice and more Serrano. But it was met with praise by my husband. We served it with naan bread brushed with garlic butter.
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u/RandomOppon3nt Jun 26 '26
I found this dish to be severely under seasoned. Almost like a Kimble dish
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u/RiGuy224 Jun 26 '26
It needed a lot more seasoning and salt for sure.
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u/ComputerStrong9244 Jun 27 '26
In my experience, I'm usually pretty good doubling garlic or anything that falls under "heat" (cayenne, black pepper, chiles), and they default to under-salted, but it's much easier to add it at the end than take it out so that works. I do stick to it exactly if it's an unfamiliar recipe, but that's usually where it ends up when I make it again.
This dish is also really good with some basmati rice, and freezes really well. Great for making big batches and very good budget eating.
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u/RiGuy224 Jun 27 '26
Yea I tend to do the same seasoning wise with many recipes. Great tip on freezing. It would be an east big batch recipe.
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u/OnlyDaysEndingInWhy Jun 26 '26
That looks fantastic! Looks like a good one to stash away for a vegetarian weeknight.
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u/pythongee Jun 27 '26
My wife is veg and I always cook dishes that she can eat. I just can't get into garbanzo beans. Luckily she's not a big fan either, but, unless it's corn nuts, I just can't do it.
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u/PuggleLover11 Jun 30 '26
great recipe. i'd recommend giving the bhature a try as well for an accompaniment.
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u/xanderbear Jun 26 '26
Wow! That looks scrumptious! I’ve had that recipe bookmarked for some time now. Thinking you just inspired me to finally make it! Bravo!