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

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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.

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What is Channa and Roti?

A beloved Trinidadian vegetarian meal pairing a spiced chickpea curry with warm, soft roti flatbread for scooping and savoring every flavorful bite. This reference files it under Trinidadian lunch: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Channa and Roti is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until flavors meld and the curry thickens slightly.

Why fold instead of stir in Channa and Roti?

Step 4 reads: "Gently fold in 2 cans canned chickpeas, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 4 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Is there a substitute for coconut milk in Channa and Roti?

The entry for Channa and Roti calls for 1 cup coconut milk. In its place: Heavy cream or evaporated milk gives the same body without the coconut flavor. To stay dairy-free, blend soaked cashews with water until smooth.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Channa and Roti?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Channa and Roti uses 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained.

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