Chana Masala - 15-Minute Chickpea Curry

Chana Masala - 15-Minute Chickpea Curry

from biancazapatka.com
Appetizer
20 min
4 servings
250 kcal / serving

This Chana Masala recipe is incredibly easy to make and so delicious! Serve this flavorful Indian chickpea curry with basmati rice or vegan garlic naan and a dollop of yogurt if desired.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbspoil
  • 2onions (chopped)
  • 6garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 2green chilies
  • 1 pieceginger (approx. 3 cm)
  • 1 ½ tspgaram masala
  • 1 tspcumin
  • 1 tspcoriander
  • 1 tspturmeric
  • 1 tspchili powder (or to taste)
  • 28 ozchopped tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 100 mlvegetable broth
  • 214 oz cans chickpeas (rinsed & drained or 3 cups cooked chickpeas)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tspmaple syrup (or coconut sugar to taste)
  • rice (or vegan naan)
  • fresh parsley or coriander
  • sesame seeds
  • lemon or lime

Directions

*note: check out the recipe video + step-by-step instructions above!

  1. 1

    Chop onions, garlic, ginger and green chili very finely in a food processor or with a knife.

  2. 2

    In a large deep pan, heat a little oil and sauté the onion mixture for about 3-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Next, add the spices and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Then add tomatoes, vegetable broth, chickpeas and maple syrup and bring to a boil. Place a lid on the pan and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. Then taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

  5. 5

    Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and sesame seeds and serve with rice or vegan naan and fresh lemon if desired.

  6. 6

    Enjoy your meal!