Chana Masala - 15-Minute Chickpea Curry

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 onions (chopped)
• 6 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 2 green chilies
• 1 piece of ginger (approx. 3 cm)
• 1.5 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chili powder (or to taste)
• 28 oz chopped tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 100 ml vegetable broth
• 2 14 oz cans chickpeas (rinsed & drained or 3 cups cooked chickpeas)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2-3 tsp maple syrup (or coconut sugar to taste)
• rice (or vegan naan)
• fresh parsley or coriander
• sesame seeds
• lemon or lime

Instructions

1. 1

   --- *Note: Check out the recipe video + step-by-step instructions above! ---

2. 2

   Chop onions, garlic, ginger and green chili very finely in a food processor or with a knife.

3. 3

   In a large deep pan, heat a little oil and sauté the onion mixture for about 3-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Next, add the spices and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

5. 5

   Then add tomatoes, vegetable broth, chickpeas and maple syrup and bring to a boil. Place a lid on the pan and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. Then taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

6. 6

   Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and sesame seeds and serve with rice or vegan naan and fresh lemon if desired.

7. 7

   Enjoy your meal!