Chana Masala

Ingredients

• 2 cans (800g) chickpeas, drained
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tsp chana masala powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
• 2 tbsp oil
• Fresh coriander
• Lemon juice

Method

1. Heat oil and fry cumin seeds.
2. Add onions and sauté until dark golden brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 2 minutes.
4. Add tomato puree, cook until thick.
5. Add all spices and cook 3 minutes.
6. Add chickpeas and 1/2 cup water.
7. Simmer 15 minutes until gravy thickens.
8. Finish with amchur, lemon juice and fresh coriander.