Best Chana Masala
Classic Indian chickpea curry simmered with spices and tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil vegetable or coconut oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chili powder or Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup water or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp amchur dry mango powder or 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional garnish: chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté onion until golden.
- Add garlic, ginger, and spices.
- Stir in tomatoes and cook until thick.
- Add chickpeas and simmer.
- Finish with lemon juice and serve.
Notes
- Bloom spices for best flavor
- Add tang at the end
- Tastes even better the next day
- Great with rice or naan