Easy Chana Masala

25m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Chop the onion and place in a bowl.
  2. 2Mince the garlic.
  3. 3Juice the lemon.
  4. 4Chop the cilantro and set aside.
  5. 5Grate the ginger and set aside.
  6. 6Open the cans of fire-roasted tomatoes and chickpeas.
  7. 7Add the chopped onion to a pot with olive oil and cook until translucent.
  8. 8Add the minced garlic to the pot and stir.
  9. 9Add the spice mixture to the pot and stir.
  10. 10Add the fire-roasted tomatoes to the pot and stir.
  11. 11Add water or vegetable stock if desired.
  12. 12Add the chickpeas to the pot and stir.
  13. 13Cover the pot and let it simmer.
  14. 14Stir in the cashew butter.
  15. 15Add the lemon juice and stir.
  16. 16Add the chopped cilantro and stir.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 inch fresh ginger
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi
  • 1 tbsp cashew butter
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 water or vegetable stock

Equipment

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