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Easy Chana Masala
A quick and healthy Indian-inspired dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
10 minutes,   3 Servings
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Ingredients
2 Tbsp Cooking oil
½ cup Finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp Minced fresh gingerroot
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
½ tsp Salt
1 tsp Garam masala
½ tsp Ground coriander
½ tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Ground Turmeric
1 can (15 ounces) Diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) Canned Garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 cups Hot cooked rice
¼ cup Plain Greek yogurt
to taste Minced fresh cilantro
Preparation
1. In a large skillet, heat oil (2 Tbsp) over medium heat.
2. Add finely chopped onion (½ cup), minced fresh gingerroot (1 Tbsp), minced garlic cloves (2), and jalapeno pepper (1); cook and stir until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.
3. Add salt (½ tsp), garam masala (1 tsp), ground coriander (½ tsp), ground cumin (½ tsp), and turmeric (1 tsp); cook and stir for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in diced tomatoes (1 can) and garbanzo beans (1 can); bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Using a potato masher or fork, gently break about half of the chickpeas. Simmer an additional 5 minutes, adding water if necessary.
7. Serve with hot cooked rice (3 cups). Top with plain Greek yogurt (¼ cup) and minced fresh cilantro.  © FirstPageRecipes.com

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