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Chana Masala

This hearty, saucy chickpea and tomato dish is full of warming spices making it one of my favourite Indian dishes.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp grape seed oil (or oil of preference)
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 fresh green chilies, sliced with seeds (I used serrano peppers)
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 tsp cardamon powder
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 can pureed or finely diced tomatoes (~800mL)
  • 2 cans (15oz) chickpeas, slightly drained (or dried and soaked equivalent)
  • 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
  • Pinch Nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. 1
    Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add oil, asafoetida, cumin, ginger, cilantro, and green chilies and roast for 1 minute.
  2. 2
    Next add ground coriander, cardamon, cloves, chilli powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and turmeric and stir to coat. Add a little more oil at this point if the pan is looking dry.
  3. 3
    Next add pureed tomatoes and chickpeas and salt. If the mixture looks a little too thick, add up to 1 cup water to make a stew consistency.
  4. 4
    Increase heat to medium high until it reaches a rolling simmer, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until thick and stew-like. Stir occasionally. Add coconut sugar and stir.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and add lemon juice and garam masala. Stir to mix, then let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 190.02kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.44g15%
Saturated Fat 0.89g5%
Sodium 318.4mg14%
Potassium 298.7mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 22.82g8%
Dietary Fiber 6.54g27%
Sugars 5.97g
Protein 6.11g13%
Vitamin A 28.26 IU
Vitamin C 43.24 mg
Calcium 73.95 mg
Iron 2.61 mg
Vitamin E 2.74 IU
Vitamin K 13.73 mcg
Thiamin 0.22 mg
Riboflavin 0.05 mg
Niacin 0.65 mg
Vitamin B6 0.18 mg
Folate 42.87 mcg
Phosphorus 87.23 mg
Magnesium 37.04 mg
Zinc 0.7 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chana, chickpea, masala
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