Chana Masala

Ingredients

• 400g canned chickpeas, drained
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 400ml canned tomatoes
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• salt to taste
• fresh cilantro
• 200g cooked brown rice

Method

1. Heat oil and temper cumin seeds until fragrant.
2. Add onion and cook until soft, then add garlic and ginger.
3. Stir in coriander, turmeric, and chili powder, cook for 1 minute.
4. Add canned tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add chickpeas and garam masala, simmer for 10 more minutes.
6. Finish with lemon juice, cilantro, and serve with brown rice.