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A bowl of steaming hot Easy Chana Masala garnished with fresh cilantro and served with a side of fluffy white rice.

Easy Chana Masala

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion , finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 cup wate r
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt, toasting the spices for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the crushed tomatoes and water, stirring to combine the spice paste with the liquid.
  6. Fold in the chickpeas and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. Stir in the lemon juice and remove from heat.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm with rice or naan.