Chana Masala - CookingHub

Ingredients

• ¼ cup of frying oil (any kind) (adjust if needed)
• 1 onion - peeled and chopped
• Optionally: 2 chili peppers - finely chopped (about 3 – 4 OZ, spicy*)
• 3 OZ of ginger root - peeled and finely chopped (or 1 TBSP of groud ginger)
• 4 cups of tomatoes - canned (diced or crushed with liquid or fresh diced **)
• 1 cup of water (adjust if needed)
• 2 TBSP of ground turmeric - ground
• 2 TBSP of cardamom - ground
• 1 TBSP of cilantro - dried (or 2 TBSP of finely cut fresh one)
• 1 TBSP of cumin seeds - ground
• 1 TBSP of coriander - ground
• ¼ TSP of cinnamon - ground
• ½ TSP of pepper - ground
• Pinch of cloves - ground
• 1 TSP of salt
• 4 cups of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) - canned, drained (do not reserve liquid)
• 5 cloves of garlic - peeled and grated (or pressed)
• 2 TBSP of brown sugar
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 1x Measuring Cups
• 1x Measuring Spoons
• 1x Chef’s knife
• 1x Cutting Board
• 1x Large Sauce Pan or Medium Pot (6QT)
• 1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula
• 1x Immersion Blender or Food Processor or Blender
• 1x Lemon Squeezer (optional)
• 1x Small Hand Grater or Garlic Press