Name: Easy Chana Masala
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp grape seed oil ((or sub coconut oil)); 1 medium white or yellow onion, finely diced; 1 Tbsp ground cumin; 3/4 tsp sea salt ((divided // plus more to taste)); 6 cloves garlic, minced ((6 cloves yield ~3 Tbsp)); 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2-3 fresh green chilies, sliced with seeds ((I used serrano peppers)); 1 Tbsp ground coriander; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 28-ounce can pureed or finely diced tomatoes ((if unsalted, you’ll add more salt to the dish)); 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, slightly drained; 1 tsp garam masala* ((see instructions for DIY blend)); 2-3 tsp coconut sugar; 2 Tbsp lemon juice ((plus more to taste))