Chana Masala
2 medium onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tsp. fresh ginger, grated (cut off skin before grating. Only buy a little at the store)
2 cups tomatoes, fresh or whole tomatoes in a can, chopped
2/3 cup water
2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 TBSP. coriander
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. tumeric
2 tsp. paprika (I like the smoked paprika better if you are going to buy it:))
1 tsp. garam masala
Salt and pepper
1/2 lemon
 
Saute onion, garlic, adn ginger. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add spices. Add tomatoes and chickpeas. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Squeeze lemon over beans. Add salt and pepper. Serve warm
Bethany
A recipe from Smittenkitchen.com