Quick & Easy Chana Masala
 
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My only complaint about a lot of Indian food is that it often lacks green veggies, which add so much color and nutrients. So I usually top this recipe with fresh baby spinach and/or cilantro (fresh coriander).
Recipe type: Main, Entree
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup
  • 15 oz can chick peas, drained, reserving 3 tablespoon liquid
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • fresh black pepper
  • crushed red pepper, optional to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegan margarine
  • cilantro (fresh coriander) or spinach (optional)
Instructions
  1. Heat oil on medium high heat. Fry onions until slightly browned. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, curry, and paste. Stir and simmer about 2 minutes. Add chick peas, liquid, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper to taste. Add margarine, stirring through to melt it. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes more or until peas are softened and dish is hot. Stir in spinach or cilanto, if using. Serve over rice, or straight-up for a low-carb meal.
Notes
Source: VegWeb.com
Recipe by Vegangela at http://www.vegangela.com/2010/09/29/super-easy-chana-masala/