Chana Masala

Ingredients

• 2 cans of chickpeas

• 2 Roma Tomatoes or 1 large tomato

• 1 Lime (more to taste)

• 3 Garlic Cloves

• 1-2 Tbsp Olive Oil

• 4 Bay Leaves

• 4 Cloves

• 1 Pepper

• 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds

• 1 Tbps Chana Masala Powder

• 1 tsp fresh ginger

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp red pepper powder

• ½ tsp coriander powder

Instructions

1. In a large pot, add in 1 Tbsp of olive oil, and simmer over medium-low heat

2. Add in 4 bay leaves, 4 cloves, 1 pepper, and 1 tsp of cumin seeds

3. Simmer until the seeds are dark

4. Finely dice one red onion (can also put in a food processor) and simmer until soft and no longer crunchy, stirring occasionally 

5. Dice 2 roma tomatoes or 1 large tomato and simmer, stirring occasionally

6. Add 1 lime along along with 1 cup of water

7. Add 1 tsp of salt, continue to salt food to taste while you cook

8. Add 3 minced garlic, 1 tbps chana masala powder, and 1 tsp fresh ginger

9. Continue to simmer and stir occasionally

10. Add 2 cans of chickpeas (or ones that you cooked freshly with a pressure cooker)

11. Add 1 cup of water

12. Add ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red pepper powder, and ½ tsp of coriander, pinch of salt

13. Add ½ cup of water

14. Add in salt and ½ tsp chana masala powder, to taste