Chana Masala Full of Flavour Recipe by Rachel Steenland

This is a simple Chana Masala full of flavour recipe, perfect for whipping up after a long day! It is also gluten-free, nutritious, and satisfying. An ideal recipe for meal planning.

Chana Masala is a North Indian dish made with chickpeas, onions, tomatoes and spices. It is a family-favoured and wholesome meal.

Chana Masala Full of Flavour Recipe

Time

35 minutes.

Ingredients (to make 4 servings)

3 tablespoons avocado, canola or vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper (chilli flakes)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 bay leaves
2 cardamom pods
4–6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
2 small cans (400 grams) of chickpeas, drained and rinsed.
Note: keep one can of chickpeas whole, and use a fork to roughly crush the chickpeas from the second can.
2 cups clear vegetable broth
1 small can (400 grams) of chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Juice of one lime or a small lemon (whichever you prefer)
A handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped.
1 teaspoon Garam Masala

To serve (optional)

Steamed rice (Basmati rice is our favourite!)
Roughly chopped coriander, onion slices, julienne ginger pieces, and a squeeze of fresh lime or lemon juice.

Method

Add oil and onions to a large pot over medium heat, and sauté until the onions start to soften (about 8 minutes).
Sprinkle in the chilli flakes, cumin, coriander, turmeric, bay leaves, and cardamom pods, and stir until the spices are fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
Stir in minced garlic and ginger and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Pour the chickpeas, vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, and salt, then stir well.
Raise heat and bring Chana Masala to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mix in lime/lemon juice, fresh coriander leaves, and Garam Masala. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve with basmati rice, fresh coriander, onion slices, and julienne ginger.
Enjoy!