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5 from 1 vote

Chana Masala

Servings: 2
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
  • 1/2 cup onions finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas with about 1 cup liquid
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Parts of this recipe goes quickly, so seriously consider getting everything ready before hand.
  • In a large skillet, heat that oil on medium until it shimmers, add the cumin seeds and onion and cook, stirring until the onions begin to brown.
  • Add ginger, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric. Stir this around for about 20 seconds.
  • Add tomatoes. Stir around the tomatoes for about a minute, scraping up any stuck bits. Add salt to taste.
  • Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add chickpeas and liquid and bring heat to medium heat until the sauce boils.
  • Once again, lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Add garam masala and lemon juice. Then stir and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes.