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Easy Chana Masala

Time
30 min
Makes
6
Ingredients
16

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Ingredients

Servings
6 servings
Amounts
  • 3 Tbsp grapeseed, coconut, or avocado oil ((or other neutral oil))
  • 1 medium white or yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt ((divided // plus more to taste))
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced ((6 cloves yield ~3 Tbsp))
  • 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2-3 fresh green chilies*, sliced with seeds ((I used serrano peppers // reduce amount if you prefer less heat))
  • 1 Tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 (28-ounce) can puréed*, crushed, or finely diced tomatoes ((if unsalted, you’ll add more salt to the dish))
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, slightly drained
  • 1 tsp garam masala* ((see instructions for DIY blend))
  • 2-3 tsp coconut sugar ((or other sweetener of choice))
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice ((plus more to taste // optional))
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Nutrition · per serving

Calories
275 kcal
Fat
8.5 g
Fiber
5.3 g
Sugar
14.8 g
Sodium
496 mg
Protein
9 g
Carbohydrate
41.1 g
Saturated fat
0.6 g

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