Chana Masala | Eat to Thrive

Ingredients

• 1 tbs grape seed oil or olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced*
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds or 1 tbs ground cumin
• 2 tbs garlic, minced*
• 2 tbs ginger, peeled & minced*
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped*
• 1 green serrano chile pepper, seeded & minced*
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 3/4 tsp sea salt
• 1-2 tsp coconut sugar
• 1 28-oz can whole peeled or diced tomatoes with juices
• 1 28-oz can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 3 cups basmati rice, cooked (1 cup uncooked)
• 2 tbs fresh lemon juice (for garnish)
• Fresh cilantro (for garnish)