Chana Masala
Serves 4
This easy chana masala recipe is a healthy, satisfying vegan meal! Serve the flavorful chickpea curry over rice or scoop it up with warm naan.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Heaping 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup water
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, plus more for serving
- Cooked brown rice or white rice, for serving
- Whole milk Greek yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 8 minutes, stirring often, or until soft and well browned.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cumin seeds, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, and a pinch of cayenne. Stir and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Stir in the garlic, ginger, salt, and ¼ cup of the water.
- Add the tomatoes, breaking them apart with your hands as you add them or crushing them with a wooden spoon in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Add the chickpeas and the remaining ¼ cup water, stir, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thick. Stir in the cilantro and lemon juice.
- Serve over rice with dollops of Greek yogurt, more cilantro, and more lemon juice, if desired.