Restaurant Style Chana Masala

Name: Restaurant Style Chana Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil; 1 1/2 yellow onions, finely diced (2 cups); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp minced ginger (~1/2" piece); 4 whole dried red chiles, more or less to taste; 2 green cardamon pods; 2 whole cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp amchoor* (dried mango powder); 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground cayenne or hot chili powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/4 tsp turmeric; freshly ground black pepper; 1 to 1 1/2 tsp salt to taste; 3 cups (28oz can) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 26oz can strained, crushed, or puréed tomatoes; 1 1/2 tsp kasoori methi, optional; minced cilantro, for garnish; minced yellow onion, for garnish

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:45min

This restaurant style chana masala recipe is incredibly easy to make and so flavorful and delicious. Serve it with basmati rice and vegan garlic naan, and vegan unsweetened yogurt if desired.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:24:32 GMT