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Indian Chana Masala

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry Basmati rice
  • 3 cans (15 oz each) Chickpeas Drained.
  • 1 can (28 oz) Diced tomatoes
  • 2 large Yellow onion Finely diced.
  • 6 cloves Fresh garlic Minced.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh ginger Grated.
  • 2 tbsp Garam masala
  • 2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk For creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped.
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil

Steps

  1. Cook basmati rice according to package directions.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a large pot and cook onions until golden, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, ginger, and all spices. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Add chickpeas and 1 cup water. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in coconut milk and cook for 5 more minutes.
  7. Season with salt to taste.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over basmati rice.
Nutrition Info (per serving)
Calories 445 kcal
Protein 18 g
Carbohydrates 76 g
Fat 10 g
Fiber g
Sugar g