Chana Masala

 Chana Masala

 

Ingredients

  • 1 jar Navarrico chickpeas, rinsed and drained 540g

  • 1 tablespoons coconut oil, or olive oil

  • 1 tsp mustard seeds

  • ½ tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 onions, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

  • ½ tbsp ginger, chopped / grated

  • ¼ tsp chilli powder to taste

  • ½ tsp ground coriander

  • ½ tsp ground cumin

  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric

  • ½ tbsp garam masala

  • 1 x cans chopped tomatoes

  • Pinch of salt and pepper

  • ½ tbsp honey

 

 

Method

 

1.    Heat a large frying pan or casserole dish. Add the seeds and toss for 1 minute until they start to pop.

2.    Add the oil, and cook the onions for 5 minutes.

3.    Add the ginger and garlic and all the spices and stir well.

4.    Add the chickpeas and cook for a few minutes in the spices.

5.    Add the tomatoes, seasoning, honey and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes. If the mixture is too thick add a little water.

Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3 days or can be frozen.