Chana Masala

Chickpeas in a tangy, spiced tomato gravy.

Ingredients

• 2 tins (400 g) chickpeas, drained
• 1 onion
• 1 tin (410 g) tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 thumb ginger
• 2 tsp curry powder or garam masala
• 1 chilli (optional)
• 1 lemon (optional)
• 2 tbsp oil

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Method

1. Fry the onion until golden, then add garlic, ginger and chilli.
2. Add the curry powder for 30 seconds, then the tomatoes.
3. Simmer 10 minutes, then add the chickpeas and 125 ml water and simmer 10 minutes more.
4. Finish with lemon juice and serve with rice or roti.

Cheaper swaps & tips

• Sugar beans can replace chickpeas.

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