Chana Masala | Vegan Recipe Review

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne (optional, and more or less to taste)
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 large onion, sliced in medium pieces
• 2 jalapenos, deseeded and thinly sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 heaping tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lb tomatoes, diced
• 1 750g box of Pomi strained tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or two cans, rinsed and drained) note: 2 cups dried will give you the right amount
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• Juice of one lime, or 1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate