One of my favorite types of cuisine is Indian, thanks to my husband who is head-over-heels for it and insisted that I keep trying it until eventually, I fell for it too.  The combination of spices are unlike anything else, and was for me (I was a very picky and bland eater) hard to take at first.  But over time, I grew to like the flavors and now especially during the winter months I find myself craving it, wanting to warm up from the inside on out.  Chana Masala is one of my favorites, and is also one that I’ve found is easier to make.  None of my attempts at making Indian cuisine have really tasted like the actual stuff, but this dish can come close.  I haven’t tried this particular recipe yet, but it looks like just the thing to experiment with this chilly winter weekend.

Chana Masala (from Smitten Kitchen)

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