Savory Chana Masala

Ingredients List

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 cloves minced garlic

• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

• 1 green chile pepper, chopped

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin

• 2 teaspoons paprika

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 teaspoon garam masala

• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

• ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

• 4 cups chopped tomatoes

• 4 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

• ½ cup tomato sauce

• ½ cup plain yogurt

• 1 lemon, juiced

• ½ teaspoon salt

Cooking Instructions

In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and green chile peppers, sautéing them in the hot oil until the onions become soft and translucent, approximately 10 minutes.

Season the onion mixture with cumin, paprika, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Stir and cook the mixture until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and tomato sauce. Stir and let simmer until the tomatoes become tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in yogurt until the mixture is evenly colored; continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 more minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in lemon juice and salt.

Helpful Tips

For an extra kick, feel free to add more green chile peppers. I typically use two jalapeños for this dish if you prefer it extra spicy.

Nutrition Information (per serving)