Easy Vegan Chana Masala
An easy traditional chickpea Indian curry that is plant-based and vegan.
Ingredients
Chana Masala (Easy Chickpea Curry)
- olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 small green chilli (or 1 tablespoon dried red pepper flakes)
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 can Mutti finely chopped tomatoes (796 ml)
- 1 can chickpeas
- juice half a lemon
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
Chana Masala (Easy Chickpea Curry)
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent and begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, and chilli or red pepper flakes.
- Continue to cook over medium heat until garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper then continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and chickpeas. Stir to incorporate.
- Cook for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Remove lid, reduce heat to low and mix in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Cook over low heat 1-2 minutes.
- Serve over basmati rice or with a side of naan.