Chana Masala

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained (14 oz (400g))
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (14 oz (400g))
  • 1 can diced chiles (4 oz (100g))
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried ginger
  • salt
  • oil
  • vinegar or lemon juice
  • fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation

  1. Heat a little oil in a pot over medium heat and fry the garam masala until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the chiles, tomatoes, chickpeas, garlic powder, onion power, ginger powder and enough water to cover everything.
  3. Simmer 20-30 minutes until thickened,
  4. Taste and add salt and lemon/vinegar to taste
  5. Stir in some cilantro leaves.
  6. Serve over basmati rice.

Notes