Quick and Easy Chana Masala

Chana Masala, or curried chickpeas, is a traditional dish in Indian cuisine. It
can range in flavor from mild to intensely spicy depending on the type and
amount of curry powder you use. If you aren’t a fan of the mixtures commonly
found in supermarkets, try creating your own curry powder blend by combining
turmeric, coriander, cumin, ginger, mustard, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom,
and cayenne. Feel free to experiment to find the perfect level of seasoning for
you and your family

Servings: 6 Servings

Author:

Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
15 minutes

Total Time
25 minutes

Course:

Side Dish Main Course

Cuisine:

Indian

Keywords:

Vegetarian Dairy-Free One Pan Slow Carbohydrates

🧂 Ingredients

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
2 tbsp curry powder (or to taste)
4 cups chickpeas, with 1 cup cooking liquid (or 4 cans chickpeas and 1 cup water)
salt, to taste, depending on how much salt is in your chickpeas
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled, optional

Instructions

1 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2 Add spices and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3 If using ginger, puree with 1/3 cup water in a jar with an immersion blender.
4 Next, add the chickpeas, chickpea liquid, ginger, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a
boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. The chickpea liquid
should thicken into a nice saucy consistency.
5 Finally, adjust seasoning to taste and serve.