Authentic Chana Masala (Indian Chickpea Curry) Recipe | Samsung Food App

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup neutral oil ( such as avocado or grapeseed)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 5 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1-inch piece ginger (crushed)
• 1 small green chili pepper (such as Serrano or Thai chili) (sliced)
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 2 medium tomatoes (finely chopped or puréed in a food processor)
• 2 cans (around 15-oz each) chickpeas (rinsed and drained (See Note 1))
• 1 1/4 tsp sea salt or table salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp baking powder (or sub baking soda) ((optional - for extra tender chickpeas) (See Note 2))
• 1/2 tsp garam masala or chaat masala
• 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2-3 tbsp cilantro leaves (chopped)
• julienned ginger (optional, for garnish)
• 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional, for garnish)