Channa and Roti

Name: Channa and Roti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Ingredients: 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained; 1/2 cup onion, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 3 tbsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 cup coconut milk; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 8 roti (or flatbread)

A beloved Trinidadian vegetarian meal pairing a spiced chickpea curry with warm, soft roti flatbread for scooping and savoring every flavorful bite.

45 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

TrinidadianLunchStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

2 cans canned chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
3 tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup coconut milk
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 roti (or flatbread)

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup finely diced onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
2

Stir in 4 cloves minced garlic and 2 tsp minced fresh ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 3 tbsp curry powder and 1/2 tsp turmeric, toasting for 1 minute while stirring.
4

Pour in 1 cup coconut milk and stir well. Gently fold in 2 cans canned chickpeas, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5

Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and the curry thickens slightly.
6

Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7

Warm 8 roti (or flatbread) according to package directions. Serve alongside the hot channa for scooping and eating.

Questions

How long does Channa and Roti keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Channa and Roti?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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