India · 35 minutes · Serves 4

Indian chana masala

Name: Indian chana masala
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chickpeas; 400 g tomatoes; 1 onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 lemon; small handful cilantro; 1 cup dry basmati rice; to taste salt

Chickpeas simmered in a warmly spiced tomato gravy.

Ingredients

chickpeas3 cups cooked
tomatoes400 g
onion1
garlic3 cloves
ginger1 tbsp grated
ground cumin1 tsp
ground coriander2 tsp
garam masala1 tsp
turmeric1/2 tsp
vegetable oil2 tbsp
lemon1/2
cilantrosmall handful
basmati rice1 cup dry
saltto taste

Method

01
Cook basmati rice according to packet instructions. Heat oil and soften finely chopped onion for 8 minutes.
02
Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander and turmeric; stir for 1 minute. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
03
Add drained cooked chickpeas and 1 cup water. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
04
Stir in garam masala, lemon juice and salt to taste. Garnish with cilantro and serve alongside rice.

Adapted from BetaRecipe kitchen · traditional adaptation.

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