Chana Masala

Chana Masala

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Indian · 35 min · Beans · vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free

335 cal 14g protein 45g carbs 11g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) canned chickpeas
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 can (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp amchur (dried mango powder)
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Saute finely chopped onion in oil over medium heat 6-7 minutes until golden.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 1 minute, then stir in cumin and coriander for 30 seconds.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes and cook 6-8 minutes until the oil separates and the masala thickens.
  4. Add drained chickpeas with 3/4 cup water; simmer 10 minutes, lightly mashing some chickpeas to thicken.
  5. Finish with amchur and garam masala, adjust salt and simmer 2 more minutes.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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