Chana Masala
Chana Masala

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp. coriander
  • ¼ tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. garam masala
  • 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 (28 oz.) can whole, peeled, low-sodium tomatoes
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • A pinch of cayenne, or to taste
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans no-salt chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 6 Tbsp. plain, nonfat Greek yogurt

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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in the bottom of a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until thoroughly caramelized, stirring frequently (8-10 minutes).
  2. Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic, cumin seeds, coriander, ginger, garam masala, and cardamom pods. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (1 minute). Add water and stir to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  3. Cook until the water has evaporated away completely. Pour in the tomatoes (including juice from can), breaking them apart as you stir. Add the salt.
  4. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, add the cilantro and cayenne, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces a bit and begins to thicken (20-30 minutes).
  5. Stir in the chickpeas and cook over low until warm (5 minutes). Add a couple of tablespoons of water every few minutes and continue to cook until the chickpeas reach the desired texture (5-20 minutes).
  6. Stir in the yogurt to serve

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 392 g
Amount per serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.3g 9%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1.1mg 0%
Sodium 538.3mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 45.1g 16%
Dietary Fiber 13.04g 46%
Total Sugars 11.7g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 15.2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 164.8mg 15%
Iron 5.3mg 30%
Potassium 831.7mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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  • Vitamins and Minerals
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