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Quick Chana Masala

Name: Quick Chana Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4, 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked brown basmati rice, for serving (rice is optional, I like to cook extra to have on hand for other meals); 2 tablespoons coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 medium serrano or jalapeño pepper*, minced (remove ribs and seeds to tame the spice level); 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste; 5 cloves garlic, pressed or minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger (about a 1-inch piece); 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala**; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional!*); 1 large can (28 ounces) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes, with their juices; 2 cans (14 ounces each) chickpeas (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas), rinsed and drained; Lemon wedges, for garnish; Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING35M COOK

CAL 22%·PRO 30%

CARBS 66G61% OF CAL

15G FIBER31G OTHER20G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 12G25% OF CAL

6G SAT6G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A quick, spiced chickpea curry with tomatoes served over basmati rice. Aromatic and hearty, it develops deep flavor fast and makes excellent leftovers.

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Ingredients

serves 4

1 cup uncooked brown basmati rice, for serving (rice is optional, I like to cook extra to have on hand for other meals)
2 tablespoons coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium serrano or jalapeño pepper*, minced (remove ribs and seeds to tame the spice level)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste
5 cloves garlic, pressed or minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger (about a 1-inch piece)
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala**
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional!*)
1 large can (28 ounces) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes, with their juices
2 cans (14 ounces each) chickpeas (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas), rinsed and drained
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 35M

CAL 22%·PRO 30%

CARBS 66G61% OF CAL

15G FIBER31G OTHER20G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 12G25% OF CAL

6G SAT6G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 15m
Cook: 20m
Sodium: 1127mg
Total sugar: 20g

Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 1076mg
Calcium: 169mg
Iron: 4mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 15M
SODIUM: 1127MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Quick Chana Masala

Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

At a glance