Description
Indian food is so amazing with the incredible use of spices and aromatics! Chana masala is a perfect weeknight meal and is even better as leftovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon chana masala spice or more garam masala
- 1 28 ounces can diced tomatoes, preferably fire roasted
- 1 15 ounces can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent. Add cumin seeds and stir.
- Wait until you hear the seeds popping, then add the turmeric, garam masala, and chana masala spice mix, and stir well.
- Add tomatoes, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Finally, add the garbanzo beans and salt and cook for about 3-5 more minutes. Add more spices or salt to taste. Mix in the cilantro directly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1