Name: Indian-Spiced Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6 side dish or 4 main course servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup (60 ml) neutral-flavored oil, such as avocado or grapeseed; 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced; 6 large cloves garlic, minced or crushed; 1 tablespoon fresh-grated ginger; 1-3 serrano chiles, de-seeded and minced (or you can substitute with jalapenos; use more or less depending on preferred spice level); 2 teaspoons garam masala spice mix; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 (14.5 oz/411 g) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with juices; 2 (15 oz/425 g) cans no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2 cups (475 ml) water; Fresh cilantro, for garnish; Fresh lemon wedges, for squeezing on top; Cooked basmati rice or quinoa