RECIPE

South Indian-Style Chickpea & Zucchini Stew

Name: South Indian-Style Chickpea & Zucchini Stew
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Servings

4 x

A cozy, tangy sambar-inspired stew that layers warming spices with tender zucchini and hearty chickpeas for a comforting dish. This plant-powered meal pairs wonderfully with steamed basmati rice or warm naan to soak up every spoonful.

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INGREDIENTS

Stew Base & Aromatics:

1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion (approx. 4 oz / 115 g), diced
2 small/medium zucchini (approx. 8 oz / 225 g), diced
2 cloves garlic (approx. 6 g), minced
1 tsp (3 g) fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp (8 g) sambar powder
½ tsp (1.5 g) ground turmeric

Simmer Ingredients:

2 pouches TASTY BITE®/MD Channa Masala
3 cups (720 ml) vegetable broth
½ cup (120 ml) canned crushed tomatoes
½ cup (100 g) cooked red lentils

Finishing & Seasoning:

1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt
½ tsp (1.5 g) freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml) tamarind concentrate or fresh lemon juice

Garnish & Serving:

2 tbsp (8 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
Steamed basmati rice or warm naan

PRODUCTS USED

Channa Masala
All Natural Indian Entrée

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1
Sauté the Vegetables: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and zucchini, sautéing for 5 to 6 minutes until softened, translucent, and lightly golden around the edges.
2
Bloom the Spices: Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, sambar powder, and ground turmeric. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until fragrant and the vegetables are evenly coated in the aromatic spices.
3
Add Broth & Lentils: Pour in the vegetable broth, canned crushed tomatoes, and cooked red lentils. Stir well to combine and bring the liquid to a gentle, steady simmer.
4
Incorporate the Channa Masala: Stir in the 2 pouches of TASTY BITE®/MD Channa Masala. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, allowing the rich flavours to meld and the zucchini to become tender.
5
Season & Balance: Stir in the tamarind concentrate (or lemon juice), kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired to achieve the ideal balance of tangy and savory notes.
6
Garnish & Serve: Ladle the hearty stew into warm bowls and garnish generously with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot alongside steamed basmati rice or warm naan.