Quick Chana Masala

This delicious and nutritious dish combines tender chickpeas with a flavorful blend of tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices. Packed with protein and fiber, chana masala is perfect for lunch or dinner, keeping you full and satisfied. Serve it with warm naan, and fluffy rice, or enjoy it on its own for a wholesome and energizing meal!

Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 1/2 tsp salt*

  • 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1/2 cup of cilantro, finely chopped

  • 2 Can of chickpeas (540mL) rinsed and drained

  • 1 Can of diced tomatoes (796mL), with juices

  • 2 tbsp sugar*

  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

    *Not included in meal kit

Spice Mixture Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • 3 tsp coriander

  • 2 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp paprika

Rice Preparation:

In a small pot place 1 cup of rinse, brown basmati rice with 2 cups of water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Once bubbling reduce to simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for ~5 mins covered.

Equipment:

  • Can opener

  • Large pot

  • Strainer

  • Measuring cups/spoons

  • Wooden spoon/mixing spoon

  • Knife/Cutting board

  • Potato Masher

Directions:

  1. Place a large pot on medium heat with oil.

  2. Once hot add in the diced onion and cook for 1 minute. Add in the spice mixture and salt and stir until onions are coated.

  3. Once the onions are starting to cook down and smell fragrant add in the garlic and ginger.

  4. Add in the cilantro, tomatoes, chickpeas, lemon and sugar and turn up the temperature to medium-high and starts to bubble.

  5. Once bubbling turn the heat down to low-medium low and keep it simmering for about 10 minute, stirring occasionally.

  6. With a potato masher carefully mash some of the chickpeas (about 1/4-1/3) and cook for another 5 minutes. This will help thicken up your chana masala and turn it into a more stew like consistency.

  7. Once thickened to your desired consistency give it a taste to see if it needs more of the spice mixture or salt. If flavoured to your liking, serve chana masala in a bowl with brown rice or with a side of naan.