Chana Masala

Name: Chana Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3 cardamom pods, minced (discard the outer shells); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 (14-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or 3 cups cooked chickpeas; 5 to 8 ounces fresh spinach; 1 tablespoon lemon juice + 1 tablespoon lime juice, more to taste; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

A simplified version of traditional Indian chana masala, this healthy dish comes together in just 30 minutes. I add fresh spinach for extra nutrients and a pop of green.

Updated at: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 01:49:18 GMT