Chana Masala • lumeh.org

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter (or coconut or vegetable oil)
• 2 cups yellow onion, diced small
• a few dried red chilies (omit for non-spicy)
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp minced (or grated) ginger
• 1 diced green chili (if you didn't use red chilies; omit for non-spicy)
• 2 tsp amchoor (dried mango) powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne powder (omit for non-spicy)
• 1/4 tsp fenugreek powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 can (14 oz) petite diced tomatoes
• 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, one drained, the other not drained
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground dried fenugreek leaves
• 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)