Deliciously Lazy Chana Masala
4 portions
20mA basic vegetarian curry. It really doesn't get much easier than this. Why would you ever order takeout again?
What you will need
2 cloves Garlic
2" Ginger
1 Tbsp Cooking Oil
1 Tbsp Turmeric
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Garam Masala
14 oz. can Diced Tomato
2 cans Chickpeas
Salt, as needed
½ Lemon
1 bunch Cilantro
Basmati Rice or White Rice
(Nutritional facts 147 calories, 4.74 g fat, 23.3 g carbohydrates, 3.3 g protein, 0 mg cholesterol, 583 mg sodium)How to cook
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Peel garlic cloves and chop or grate to a fine paste.
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Peel ginger with a spoon and grate or chop to a fine paste.
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Heat some oil (whatever oil you usually cook with) in a saucepot over medium heat.
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Stir in the crushed garlic.
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Stir in the grated ginger.
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Add the turmeric.
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Add the chili powder.
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Add the garam masala. Stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to keep anything from getting stuck to the bottom of the pan. Give the spices, garlic and ginger a few seconds to toast before moving onto the next step.
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Add the crushed tomatoes.
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Add the chickpeas.
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Season as needed with salt and lemon juice.
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Serve with your favorite rice. Most grocery stores carry microwaveable rice these days that's really not bad. It's a little expensive, but ready in just a few minutes.
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Add a few sprigs of cilantro for visual effect.
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