Quick and Easy Chana Masala - Balance In Motion

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) coconut oil or olive oil
• 1½ teaspoons (7 mL) cumin seeds
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) minced fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 green serrano chile pepper, seeded, if preferred, and minced
• 1½ teaspoons (7 mL) garam masala
• 1½ teaspoons (7 mL) ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon (2 mL) ground turmeric
• ¾ teaspoon (4 mL) fine-grain sea salt, plus more as needed
• ¼ teaspoon (1 mL) cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 (28-ounce/793-g) can whole peeled or diced tomatoes, with their juices
• 1 (28-ounce/793-g) can chickpeas, or 3 cups (750 mL) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (250 mL) dry/uncooked basmati rice, for serving
• Fresh lemon juice, for serving
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving