Chana Masala: Quick and Easy Curried Chickpeas
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Chana Masala: Quick and Easy Curried Chickpeas Recipe Type : Vegan, Vegetarian Cuisine: Indian Author: Debbie Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 4-6 Chana Masala: Quick and Easy Curried Chickpeas Recipe Type : Vegan Cuisine: Indian Author: Debbie Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic, minced (about 4-5 cloves)
  • 2 Tablespoons ginger, grated
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 serrano peppers, chopped (you can seed them if you want a milder sauce)
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive or Coconut Oil
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon asafetida (optional, omit to make gluten-free)
  • 2 15 ounce cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 15 ounce cans garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½- 1 cup water
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • White or Brown rice
Instructions
  1. Prepare the rice according to package directions.
  2. In a blender, combine the garlic, ginger, cilantro and pepper. Blend until you have a paste. Set aside.
  3. Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add in the chili paste, cumin, salt, garam masala, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, cayenne, and asafetida. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, lemon juice and ½ cup water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer
  6. Adjust the seasonings to your taste. If the chana masala looks too thick you can add a little water. You want a thick, soupy consistency.
  7. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Serve with rice. Garnish with cilantro.
Recipe by at https://coachdebbieruns.com/chana-masala/