Simple Chana Masala
Prep 15 mins, cook time 30 mins. Serves 6-8.
Ingredients
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 chopped onion
- ½-inch piece of ginger root (about 1 cm)
- 2 x 400g tinned chopped tomatoes
- 2tbsp vegetable oil
- 1tbsp garam masala
- 1tbsp turmeric powder
- 1tbsp cumin powder
- 1tsp salt
- 1/8tsp cayenne powder or any chilli powder
- 1/8tsp ground black pepper
- 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- The juice of half a lemon
- Coriander to taste (optional)
Method
Blend or mash garlic, onion and ginger until you have a paste. Heat oil in a large pan, add the paste with a pinch of salt and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the chickpeas and use some of the water to the pan to stop the paste sticking. Add the chopped tomatoes and spices and cook covered for 10 minutes more. Add the chickpeas, stir and cook covered for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the lemon juice, stir and serve with some basmati rice and fresh coriander on top (optional). Also tastes great served with roasted sweet potato and broccoli.
