Curries

Chana masala

A tangy, spiced chickpea curry made from the cupboard. Cheap, filling and vegan.

  • Time35 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.88 a head
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 10 minutes until golden.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli powder and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Stir in the tomatoes, water and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

    10 min
  4. 4

    Add the chickpeas and crush a few against the side of the pan to thicken the sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.

    10 min
  5. 5

    Stir in the garam masala and lemon juice. Taste and add salt if needed.

  6. 6

    Top with the coriander and serve with rice or flatbreads.

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