Chana Masala
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice blend)
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
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Steps
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add cumin seeds; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until onion is softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. Mix in coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, and garam masala; cook 1 minute more.
  5. Stir chickpeas into the skillet; cook until heated through.
  6. Stir diced tomatoes with juice into the skillet; simmer until sauce is thickened to your liking.
  7. Serve hot.
Tags
Indian food
vegetarian dish
chickpeas recipe
curry recipe
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