Chana Masala

Ingredients

For 4 portions

• 🫘 480g chickpeas, canned
• 🧅 1 medium onions
• 🧄 3 cloves garlic
• 🪴 2 centimeters ginger
• 🥫 400g canned tomatoes
• 🏺 2 Tbsp mustard seed oil
• 🌿 1 Tsp cumin seeds
• 🌿 2 Tsp garam masala
• 🪴 1 Tsp turmeric
• 🌿 1 Tsp chilli powder
• 🧂 1 Tsp salt
• 🌿 1 Tbsp fresh coriander

Method

1. Heat the mustard oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
2. Add the finely chopped onion and cook on medium heat for 8–10 minutes until golden.
3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the turmeric, chilli powder and garam masala. Cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add the canned tomatoes and salt. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until the oil starts to separate.
6. Add the drained chickpeas and a splash of water if needed. Simmer for another 10 minutes so the flavours combine.
7. Finish with chopped fresh coriander and serve hot.