The BEST Chana Masala Recipe
1-pot easy to make chana masala, full of flavor. A healthy, plant-based/ vegan meal.
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3 tomatoes
- 4 medjool dates
- 3 cups chickpeas or 2 cans chickpeas (drained)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt and Lemon to taste
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. add onion, cumin, and salt. Sauté until golden brown.
- Then in a high speed blender or food processor add garlic, ginger, cilantro, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, dates and tomatoes. Blend or pulse until mixed and minced. Then, add to the pan with the onions. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Next add chickpeas and reduce heat to medium low, maintaining a simmer (uncovered) for 10-15 minutes, or until thick and stew-like. Stir occasionally.
- When the chana masala is thickened and bubbly, taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt and/or chili powder for heat.
- Remove from heat and add a little lemon juice (optional) and garam masala. Stir to mix, then let cool slightly before serving. Fresh cilantro make an excellent garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator up to 4 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Chana masala can be enjoyed as a stew on its own, or with rice/ cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
- Calories: 497
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 751.6mg
- Fat: 11.3g
- Saturated Fat: 4.6g
- Carbohydrates: 82.4g
- Fiber: 15.3g
- Protein: 22.2g
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