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Authentic Chana Masala (vegan)

Authentic Chana Masala – make this super easy Chana Masala recipe and be gifted with a vegan protein-packed, healthy, comforting Indian chickpea curry! It only takes under 30 minutes to make too! 

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Indian
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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 dried red chilli (optional)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 6–7 curry leaves (dried or fresh )
  • 4–5 garlic cloves (grated )
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • salt
  • 1/2 tbsp coriander cumin powder (or half of each)
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 cup tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 2 x 400g tinned chickpeas (drained )
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • juice from half a lemon
  • 2–3 tbsp freshly chopped coriander

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan, add in mustard seeds and cook until they start to pop.
  2. Add in cumin seeds and cook until golden/fragrant, Then add in onions, curry leaves, dried red chilli and cook until onions are translucent.
  3. Mix in garlic and ginger, cook for a few seconds or until the raw smell dissapears.
  4. Add chilli powder, coriander cumin powder, salt and ground turmeric. Mix and cook for a few seconds.
  5. Pour in chopped tomatoes and tomato puree. Mix, then cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add in chickpeas, mix and cover the pan with a lid and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Pour in water, mix, then bring to a boil. Once you see a few bubbles, bring back down to a simmer over medium heat. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 more minutes.
  8. Squeeze in lemon juice, add sugar and coriander. Mix and enjoy!

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