Chana masala
Chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato sauce with ginger, chilli, lemon and cilantro. Serves 4; timings are approximate.
This Indian chickpea curry pairs a spiced tomato sauce with lemon and fresh cilantro. Serve hot; plain rice or naan bread are possible accompaniments.
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Method
- 01
Make the spice paste
Chop the garlic, ginger and chilli. Put them in a mortar with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and the salt; pound until evenly combined.
Ready to continue when: The garlic, ginger and chilli form an even mixture.
- 02
Infuse the oil
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and stir for a few seconds, until fragrant.
Ready to continue when: The seeds smell fragrant and the mustard begins to crackle.
- 03
Brown the onion
Add the chopped onion and stir often until it begins to brown. Add 1 tablespoon of water and continue cooking until the onion is well browned and tender.
Ready to continue when: The onion is browned and tender.
- 04
Add the spices and tomatoes
Add the pounded mixture, ground coriander, black pepper, turmeric and garam masala. Stir for a few seconds. Add the tomatoes and crush them with a spoon.
Ready to continue when: The spices coat the onion, and the tomatoes are crushed and incorporated.
- 05
Simmer the chickpeas
Add the cooked chickpeas, ½ cup of water and most of the chopped fresh cilantro. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ready to continue when: The sauce has thickened and the chickpeas are coated in it.
30 min - 06
Finish and serve
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir and serve hot, topped with the reserved cilantro.
Ready to continue when: The lemon juice is mixed in and the reserved cilantro is scattered over the curry.
Ingredients
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