Chana Masala

Ingredients

• 1 onion
• 1 green chili (jalepeño if you prefer a bit milder, otherwise serrano)
• 1 clove garlic (giving approx 1/2 tbsp)
• 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1 can Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes (14.5oz/410g)
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala (see notes)
• 1 can chickpeas (15.5oz/440g)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (or approx 1/2 tbsp tamarind concentrate, if you prefer/have)
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (coriander, to serve)

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely dice the garlic, ginger, chili and onion.

2. 2

   Warm the oil in a medium pan and add the onion. Cook a minute or two to soften.

3. 3

   Add the ginger, garlic and chili and cook a minute or two more.

4. 4

   Add the Organic Diced Tomatoes, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder and garam masala. Cover and simmer for around 5 minutes (see note).

5. 5

   Add the chickpeas, mix well and cook around 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Squeeze in a little lemon juice (or stir in some tamarind concentrate), sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve.