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Chana Masala
This easy chana masala recipe is a healthy, satisfying vegan meal! Serve the flavorful chickpea curry over rice or scoop it up with warm naan.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Jeanine Donofrio📖 loveandlemons
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●wooden spoon
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for ⏱️ 8 minutes, stirring often, or until soft and well browned.
2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cumin seeds, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, and a pinch of cayenne. Stir and cook for ⏱️ 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Stir in the garlic, ginger, salt, and ¼ cup of the water.
cumin seeds1 teaspoongaram masala1 teaspoon
3
Add the tomatoes, breaking them apart with your hands as you add them or crushing them with a wooden spoon in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 to ⏱️ 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Add the chickpeas and the remaining ¼ cup water, stir, and simmer for 20 to ⏱️ 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thick. Stir in the cilantro and lemon juice.
fresh lemon juice, plus more for serving1 teaspoon
4
Serve over rice with dollops of Greek yogurt, more cilantro, and more lemon juice, if desired.
fresh lemon juice, plus more for serving1 teaspoon
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