Chana Masala

Name: Chana Masala
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. basmati rice; 1 1/2 tbsp. canola oil; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 large onion, finely chopped; Kosher salt; 4 cloves garlic, grated; 2 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 small serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tsp. garam masala; 1 14-oz can whole peeled tomatoes, pulsed with immersion blender until crushed (11/2 cups); 2 15-oz cans chickpeas, rinsed (liquid reserved); Cilantro, for serving; Lemon wedges, for serving; Warmed naan, for serving

This plant-based main has plenty of flavor.

By Joy ChoPublished: Feb 11, 2025

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chana masala basmati rice, cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, serrano chile, kosher salt, garam masala, peeled tomatoes, chickpeas, cilantro

mike garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

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This super satisfying vegan-approved meal uses both canned chickpeas and their liquid to create a saucy, flavor-packed dish in just 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

1 cup
basmati rice
1 1/2 Tbsp.
canola oil
1 tsp.
cumin seeds
1
large onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
4
cloves garlic, grated
2 tsp.
grated peeled fresh ginger
1
small serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped
2 tsp.
garam masala
1
14-oz can whole peeled tomatoes, pulsed with immersion blender until crushed (11/2 cups)
2
15-oz cans chickpeas, rinsed (liquid reserved)
Cilantro, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving
Warmed naan, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Cook rice per package directions. Heat oil and cumin seeds in large skillet on medium until sizzling and aromatic. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and serrano and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add garam masala and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
2. Step 2Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Add chickpeas and 1/2 cup chickpea liquid and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Use wooden spoon to crush about 1/2 cup chickpeas in skillet and stir into mixture; simmer 1 minute more.
3. Step 3Top with cilantro and serve with lemon wedges, rice, and naan.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 426 calories, 9.5 g fat (1 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 777 mg sodium, 73 g carbohydrate, 13 g fiber, 9.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 14 g protein

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