Chana Punjabi

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil or other vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 small Thai bird chili, chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained
• 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
• Cooked rice for serving (optional)

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    364 calories; 9 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 56 grams carbohydrates; 16 grams dietary fiber; 12 grams sugars; 16 grams protein; 1112 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat oil and add onion. Sauté until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and chili, and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook until tomatoes are very soft, about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
2. Purée mixture in blender or food processor until smooth. Return to pan and place over medium heat. Add paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, coriander, the garam masala, turmeric and lemon juice. Add chickpeas and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
3. Cover and simmer until sauce is thick and chickpeas are soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir pan about every 10 minutes, adding water as needed (up to 1 1/2 cups) to prevent burning. When ready to serve, sauce should be thick. If necessary, uncover pan and allow sauce to reduce for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until desired consistency. Stir in cilantro, adjust salt as needed and serve with cooked rice, if desired.

1 1/2 hours