30 Minute Vegan Chana Masala
30 minute, one pot chana masala made with tomatoes, chickpeas, spices, and herbs
Servings 6 servings
Calories 177kcal
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger minced
- 1 jalapeno or chili pepper finely diced
- 1 tsp cumin seed
- 1 tsp mustard seed
- 2 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 30 oz canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ bunch cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
To Serve
- basmati rice cooked according to package
- garlic naan gluten free if desired
Instructions
- Heat 1 TBSP of oil or water (if oil free) in a large skillet over medium low heat.
- Add in onion, garlic, ginger and jalapeño and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and tender. Add in seeds and spices and cook for another minute or so, adding additional water or oil if needed to deglaze.
- Pour in chickpeas, tomatoes and tomato paste and bring to a simmer. Add the lemon juice. Cook, uncovered for 15 minutes until desired thickness is reached. Season to taste and stir in cilantro.
- Serve hot alongside rice, greens or veggies and top with fresh cilantro.
Notes
*macros do not include optional serving ingredients
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1190mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4mg
