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Meal Prep Like a Pro with Amritsari Chana Masala

Meal prepping, aka batch cooking: is more than just a food trend—it’s a smart, time-saving strategy for anyone looking to eat healthier, save money, and reduce daily stress. One of the best dishes to add to your meal prep rotation? Mrs Balbir Singh’s Amritsari Chana Masala.

Why Choose Our Chana Masala for Meal Prepping?

This classic Punjabi chickpea curry is packed with flavour, protein, and fiber, making it a satisfying meal for busy weekdays. Plus, it pairs perfectly with plain basmati rice, allowing you to prep multiple meals in one go.

Benefits of Meal Prepping:

  1. Time-Saving Convenience: Spend less time cooking during the month.

  2. Budget-Friendly: An extremely low-cost per portion.

  3. Healthier Eating: Control ingredients and portion sizes.

  4. Less Food Waste: Use up ingredients efficiently.

How to Meal Prep with Amritsari Chana Masala:

  • Prepare a large (e.g. double) batch of the curry following the simple recipe.

  • Cook a pot of plain basmati rice.

  • Portion into containers for ready-to-go meals. (Search on Amazon for "Meal Containers")

  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage upto 3 months.

With the rich, aromatic flavours of this dish, you’ll look forward to mealtimes, even on your busiest days.

Ready to simplify your meal planning? Check out the recipe here and start your meal prep journey today!

Scaled-Up Recipe (Double Batch)

Ingredients:

  • 4-6 tbsp Sunflower Oil (or preferred Oil)

  • 2 Large Onions, grated (or finely chopped)

  • 2 Green Chillies, split lengthwise and deseeded (adjust for heat preference)

  • 3 tsp Salt (or to taste)

  • 8 tsp Ginger Paste (or 60g of peeled ginger, finely chopped)

  • 20 tsp Garlic Paste (or 20 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped)

  • 8 tsp (18g) Mrs Balbir Singh Amritsari Chana Masala Blend

  • 60ml Water

  • 720ml Passata (or Tinned Chopped Tomatoes)

  • 4 tins Chickpeas (960g), drained

  • 1 tsp Tamarind paste, or 2 tsp lime juice mixed with 2 tsp light brown sugar (optional)

  • 360ml Water

  • 1 tsp Mrs Balbir Singh Original Garam Masala

  • 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves, chopped for garnishing

  • Fresh Ginger, julienned for garnishing

PLEASE NOTE: ALL OUR SPOON MEASUREMENTS MEAN LEVEL MEASURING SPOONS

Method:

  1. In a large pot or pan, heat the oil, fry the onions, green chillies, and salt until slightly brown. Add the garlic, ginger, Mrs Balbir Singh's Amritsari Chana Masala blend, and water. Fry for another 6-7 minutes.

  2. Add the tomatoes and stir for 3-4 minutes until fully blended. Add the chickpeas and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes, gradually adding the water.

  3. Add the tamarind paste (or lime juice and sugar mixture), simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in the Mrs Balbir Singh Original Garam Masala. Simmer with the lid on for a final 5-6 minutes.

  4. Garnish with finely chopped fresh coriander, when you reheat a portion.

Perfect with steamed basmati rice or your favourite Indian bread. Happy meal prepping!

Mrs Balbir Singh 
Award-winning godmother of Indian home cooking, and author of Mrs Balbir Singh's Indian Cookery, as featured in "The Best Indian Cookbooks Ever, as Judged by the Experts" - The Telegraph (UK)

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