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Chana Masala Cheese Fries
These sheet pan chana masala fries hit on all levels. This spin on chana masala leans toward vegetarian chili, with a heavy dose of tomatoes.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 15m🔥 Cook: 1h 15m👤 Asha Loupy📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●pot
- ●baking sheet
- ●oven
- ●blender
📝 Preparation Steps
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Chana Masala
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If using whole spices, finely grind coriander and cumin in a spice mill. Combine coriander, cumin, garam masala, chile powder, and turmeric in a small bowl.
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, 8–⏱️ 10 minutes. Stir in serrano chiles (add up to 2 depending on your heat preference and how spicy your chiles are), garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften and fragrant, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Add spice mixture and remaining 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt and cook, stirring, ⏱️ 1 minute (be careful not to burn spices).
medium onion, finely chopped1Thinly sliced red onion and plain yogurt (for serving)
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Add chickpeas, tomatoes, and 1½ cups water to pot and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover pot. Cook until slightly thickened, 20–⏱️ 25 minutes. Uncover and mash about one third of chickpeas with a potato masher or fork. Continue to cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until chana masala is thick but spoonable, 8–⏱️ 10 minutes more. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
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Sweet Potato Fries
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While the chana masala is cooking, preheat oven to 450°. Place sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and season with salt. Toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer and roast, turning halfway through, until tender and browned in spots, 25–⏱️ 30 minutes. Set sweet potato fries aside; leave oven on.
large sweet potatoes (about 1¾ lb.), scrubbed, cut lengthwise into ½" wedges3
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Chutney and assembly
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Purée serrano chile, garlic, lime zest and juice, mint, oil, salt, and 3 cups cilantro in a blender, adding water a tablespoonful at a time if needed to thin, until chutney is smooth and pourable.
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Sprinkle two thirds of cheese over reserved sweet potato fries, then spoon a generous layer of chana masala over. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return fries to oven and bake until cheese is melted, about ⏱️ 5 minutes.
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To serve, drizzle half of chutney over fries and top with red onion and chopped cilantro. Serve with yogurt and remaining chutney alongside.
medium onion, finely chopped1Thinly sliced red onion and plain yogurt (for serving)
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