Chana Masala

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Finely chop the onion and add it to the pan. Sauté until the onion is golden brown.

4. 4

   Mince the garlic and ginger, then add them to the pan. Cook for another 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the cumin, coriander powder, and garam masala to the pan. Stir well to combine the spices with the onion mixture.

6. 6

   Pour in the canned tomatoes and stir. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the chickpeas to the pan and stir to coat them with the sauce.

8. 8

   Season with salt to taste and let the chana masala simmer for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

10. 10

    Serve hot with rice or naan.