Authentic & Easy Chana Masala
This Authentic & Easy Chana Masala is so delicious and flavorful! This recipe is packed with lots of comforting flavors and nutrients! Plus, it’s pretty quick to make, which makes it a perfect weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tbsp avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 tsp minced garlic 4 cloves
- 1 inch ginger
- 4 dried red chilies can sub with ½ - 3/4 tsp red chilli flakes
- 4 green cardamoms
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 5-7 curry leaves
- 1 tsp amchur powder
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 15 oz can chickpeas
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp fenugreek leaves
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Chop up the onion, garlic, and ginger.
- In a small bowl, place all the whole spices. In another small bowl, place all the powdered spices.
- Heat some oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add in the onion and sauté until lightly browned.
- Add in the ginger, garlic, and whole spices sauté for another 45 seconds - 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add in the ground spices and sauté for another 30-45 seconds. If the spices are sticking to the bottom of the pan, add a little water to unstick the spices from the pan.
- Add in the diced tomatoes and cook for 5-10 minutes until broken down. Once they’re broken down, add in the canned chickpeas and a little water if you think you need it.
- Bring the pot to a simmer, then lower the heat, cover, and let it cook for 40 – 50 minutes.
- Keep stirring every 10 minutes or so to make sure nothing burns,
- Once you see that the chickpeas have softened and the masala has thickened, garnish with cilantro and fenugreek leaves, and enjoy hot with rice or bread!