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Chana Masala

Total time: 40 minutes

Serves 3

13.8 grams of fibre per serving

This recipe may contain common and less common allergens, such as soy / dairy products / wheat / eggs / nuts / shellfish.

INGREDIENTS

1 tb - Vegetable oil

1 - Onion, raw, finely chopped

1 tb - Cumin seeds powder

1 dash - Salt

3 cloves - Garlic, raw

2 tb - Ginger, raw

1 tsp - Coriander powder

3 - Green chilies, raw, cut in half

1 tsp - Turmeric powder

½ can - Tomato puree, without salt added

2 cans - Chickpeas in water, canned

1 cup - Water

½ tsp - Garam masala

1 tb - Lemon juice, raw

2 tb - Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw, finely chopped

UTENSILS

Blender, Large pot, Chopping board, Knife

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Blend the garlic, ginger, cilantro, and green chilies into a rough paste. Set it aside.

2. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the cooking oil.

3. Add the blended paste. Sauté for a minute.

4. Add the ground coriander, chili powder, and turmeric. Stir to mix well.

5. Add the tomato puree, chickpeas and salt. Add up to 1 cup of water if the mixture looks too thick.

6. Increase the heat to medium-high until it boils, then reduce heat to medium-low and maintain a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

7. When the chana masala is thickened, remove it from the heat. Add the lemon juice and garam masala. Stir to mix well.

8. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER SERVING)

1 serving = about 266g

Energy (kcal)

336.9

Carbs (g)

37.1

Proteins (g)

15.9

Fats (g)

12.5

Fibre (g)

13.8