Easy Chana Masala
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Large pot
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1 medium white or yellow onion finely diced
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh ginger (minced)
- 2-3 fresh green chilies (sliced with seeds)
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp. ground coriander
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. garam masala
- 28 oz. can pureed or finely diced tomatoes
- 2 - 15 oz. cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger, chilies and salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ground cumin, coriander, chili powder, turmeric and garam masala. Stir to coat.
- Next, add the tomatoes and chickpeas. If the mixture looks too thick, add up to 1 cup of water. The goal is for a semi-thick soup.
- Increase the heat to medium-high until it reaches a rolling boil then reduce to medium-low and maintain a simmer (uncovered) for 15-20 minutes, or until thick and stew-like. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Stir to combine, then allow to cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
Top with fresh cilantro and serve with your favorite steamed grain such as brown rice, barley, quinoa, etc.