Chana Masala - HAPPY VEG

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
• 1 Large Yellow Onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, sliced
• ½ Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Tsp. Coriander Seeds, ground down
• ½ Tsp. Cardamom Pods, ground down
• 1 Tsp. Ginger Powder
• 1 Tsp. Chili Powder
• 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 Tsp. Cumin
• ¾ Tsp. Turmeric
• ¼ Tsp. Ground Clove
• ¼ Tsp. Nutmeg
• 798ml can Diced Tomatoes
• 540ml can Salt Free Chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 1 ½ Tbsp. Cilantro Paste (3 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, chopped)
• 2 Tsp. Jalapeno hot Sauce
• ½ Lemon, juice only
• Sea Salt
• Cracked Pepper
• 1 ½ C dry Long Grain and Wild Rice
• 2 Tsp. Unsalted Butter
• ½ Tsp. + Sea Salt
• 3 C Cold Water