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Chana Masala

AuthorNickle Butra-Cempron
Rating0.0
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins
 1 tsp cumin seed
 1 cup yellow onionchopped
 1 tbsp garlic clovegrated
 1 tbsp gingergrated
 1 bay leaf
 2 tsp ground cumin
 2 tsp ground coriander
 ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
 1 tsp garam masala
 ½ cup garlic powder
 ½ tsp salt (optional)
 2 cups organic tomatoesfinely chopped
 2 cups organic tomatoespureed
 3 cups chickpeashomemade or BPA-free canned, drained
 ½ cup vegetable brothunsalted, preferably homemade
 ¼ cup cilantro (optional)
 ½ cup coconut milk(optional) light
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Assemble your spices first to help this dish come together quickly. Measure out the cumin seeds and set aside. Chop the onion and set aside. Prep the garlic and ginger and set them aside in one bowl. Measure out bay leaf through salt (if using) in a single bowl. That’s four bowls of prepped ingredients, and now you’re ready to go!

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Add the spices: bay leaf, cumin, coriander, garam masala, cinnamon and salt, if using. Stir well and cook until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.

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Chef's Notes

Lower-Fat
To reduce the fat, substitute unflavored and unsweetened plant-based milk for the coconut milk or omit the milk completely. The milk adds a bit of depth to the dish, but isn’t absolutely necessary.

Prep Ahead
Cut and puree the tomatoes ahead of time and store in an airtight container the day before preparing this dish.

Companion Recipes
Serve cooling Cucumber Raita alongside the Chana Masala.

Scoop the Chana Masala on top of the Coconut Lime Basmati Rice.

Sip on Lavender Mint Tea Lemonade while enjoying this dish.

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 30 days.

Ingredients

 1 tsp cumin seed
 1 cup yellow onionchopped
 1 tbsp garlic clovegrated
 1 tbsp gingergrated
 1 bay leaf
 2 tsp ground cumin
 2 tsp ground coriander
 ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
 1 tsp garam masala
 ½ cup garlic powder
 ½ tsp salt (optional)
 2 cups organic tomatoesfinely chopped
 2 cups organic tomatoespureed
 3 cups chickpeashomemade or BPA-free canned, drained
 ½ cup vegetable brothunsalted, preferably homemade
 ¼ cup cilantro (optional)
 ½ cup coconut milk(optional) light
Chana Masala
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