*If you can't tolerate a lot of spice in your food, add in only 1 teaspoon of channa masala powder initially. Before serving, taste the curry for spice level and adjust as needed, adding additional channa powder in ½ teaspoon increments.
**I switch between using canned beans and cooking dried beans from scratch, depending on how much time I have or if I've planned ahead. If using dry, be sure to prep the beans the morning of or night before.