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Chana Masala
A popular North Indian dish made with chickpeas in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce. It's a flavorful and comforting meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
⏱45 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 can (14 oz) chickpeasdrained and rinsed
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 inches gingergrated
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tsp chana masala powderavailable at Indian grocery stores
- ●2 tbsp tomato pureecanned or fresh
- ●to taste salt
- ●1 tsp cumin powder
- ●1 tsp coriander powder
- ●1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- ●2 tbsp lemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the ginger and garlic and cook for another minute.
- 4
Add the chana masala powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder. Cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes.
- 6
Add the chickpeas, salt, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- 7
Simmer the mixture for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Serve the Chana Masala over basmati rice or with naan bread.