Chana Masala (Chickpeas and Tomatoes)

Chana Masala (Chickpeas and Tomatoes)

Recipe by Alison Bruce from allrecipes.com

Dinner 40 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.75 cup water, divided
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 (16 ounce) can coconut milk
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water, coriander, paprika, ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and cinnamon to onion mixture. Cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir chickpeas, tomatoes in juice, remaining 1/2 cup water, and bay leaf into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, about 10 minutes. Stir coconut milk into chickpea and tomato mixture; simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes. Add more water if needed and season with salt.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 486
  • Carbohydrate: 44g
  • Fat: 32g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Sugar: 4g

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