Chana Masala Recipe | Saveur

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped ginger
• 1 Tbsp. garam masala, divided
• 2 tsp. ground turmeric
• 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 2 tsp. coriander seeds
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 3 green cardamom pods
• 2 dried, small Indian chiles, or substitute chiles de árbol, stemmed
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 large yellow onions, coarsely chopped
• One 15-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed
• 2 Tbsp. tamarind concentrate
• Three 15-oz. cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• ¼ tsp. amchoor (green mango powder), optional
• Kosher salt
• Cilantro sprigs and hot sauce
• Steamed basmati rice, for serving