Chana Masala

2 Cans Garbanzo beans

1 Large onion (diced)

2 large garlic cloves (minced)

1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder

2 Tsp curry powder

1/2 Tsp Cumin Powder

1-1/2 Tsp pink salt

2 heaping Tbsp Tomato paste

1/4 cup chopped Cilantro

3-4 Tbsp Avocado oil (or choice of your cooking oil)

1 cup of water

  • Heat oil in a medium pan. Add turmeric powder & kind of toast it.

  • Add diced onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes.

  • Add garlic and cook for another minute or two.

  • Add curry powder, cumin powder and salt and mix well.

  • Add curry paste and cook for another minute or two.

  • Add water and mix well. Cook for about 3-5 minutes so that everything is coated with tomato paste.

  • Add Garbanzo beans and mix well.

  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes so that beans can soak up the flavor.

  • Add cilantro for garnish or mix with beans.

  • Taste to make sure you have enough salt. Good amount of salt is important as it brings out the flavor of dish.

  • Cooking time should be between 20-30 minutes.