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Indian Chana Masala

Chickpeas simmer in a warmly spiced tomato and onion sauce, finished with fresh cilantro.

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Indian Chana Masala
30 mintotal
1servings
12ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes, plain, with no added ingredients
  • ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt

Method

  1. Warm oil in a saucepan; cook onion until soft and translucent.5 min timer
  2. Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric and coriander until fragrant.1 min timer
  3. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, water and salt; bring to a simmer.3 min timer
  4. Simmer until thick and saucy, stirring occasionally.15 min timer
  5. Serve with chopped cilantro scattered over the top.

Why it works

  • Tree nut allergy: Chickpeas simmer with tomato, onion and spices in olive oil, without tree nuts.
  • Milk allergy: The tomato and chickpea curry is made with olive oil and no milk ingredients.
  • Wheat allergy: Chickpeas, plain tomatoes and single-ingredient spices keep wheat out.
  • Dairy-free: Chickpeas simmer in tomato and spices without dairy.

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