Chhole/Chana Masala (Curried Chickpeas) - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) unscented oil (e.g. canola)
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1-inch (2.5 cm) piece fresh ginger, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 hot green chillies, chopped
• 1 cup (250 mL) ripe red tomato purée (see tips)
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) hot water
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, drained & rinsed (yields 2 cups/500 mL cooked)
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) ground coriander
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) garam masala
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground turmeric
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried mango powder (amchur)
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot chilli powder (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cloves
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) chaat masala (MDH or Everest brand, or make your own)
• large handful fresh cilantro, roughly chopped