Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Making different types of cuisine can be a bit intimidating, but this Chana Masala recipe is a simple to make Indian dish that’s both vegan and gluten-free. It’s healthy yet full of flavour and is a perfect dish to pair with our homemade Naan Flatbread.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or mustard oil
  • Sub canola oil or coconut oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 ½ cup diced onion
• 1 red chili finely sliced
• 1 tbsp cilantro stems finely chopped
• 1 ½ tbsp minced ginger
• 3 tsp minced garlic
• 1 ½ tsp curry powder (preferably Indian)
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground coriander seed
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp ground turmeric
• Salt to taste
• 1 can (796ml/28oz) no salt added diced tomatoes with liquid
• 1 can (540ml/19oz) no salt added chickpeas drained
• Pepper to taste for garnish
• Cilantro leaves roughly chopped for garnish
• Fresh lime juice for garnish
• 1 cup Basmati rice

Directions:

1. Cook desired amount of rice in a separate pot according to the packages instructions.
2. In a large saucepan, add oil and heat until hot, add cumin seeds and toast for 30 seconds.
3. Add diced onion, sliced chili and cilantro stems and cook for approximately 5 minutes until tender and transparent.
4. Add ginger, garlic, curry powder, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander seed, chili powder, ground turmeric and salt to the saucepan and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring until the spices are combined and coated to the onions.
5. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
6. Add chickpeas and continue to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
7. Serve hot over rice and garnish with freshly cracked pepper, cilantro leaves and lime juice.

Note:

• Toasting the cumin seeds adds seasoning and flavour to the oil, although this is a nice touch, it can be an optional step.
• Add plain yogurt for a thicker and richer profile.
• Always taste your chili before adding it to your dish as chilis can vary from in spice.
  • Substitute Thai chili for a spicier flavour.
• Pairs perfectly with our homemade Naan Flatbread recipe.

Cook with you soon,

Mandrea Bike
(Mat & Andrea)