My Go-To Storecupboard Chana Masala by Maxy69838

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 thumb ginger, grated
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained
• 200ml water
• salt to taste
• fresh coriander and lemon to finish

Instructions

1. Soften the onion in the oil over medium heat for 6-7 min until golden, then add the garlic, ginger and green chilli for 1 min.
2. Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric and garam masala and cook 1 min until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook 5 min until they darken and split, stirring often.
4. Tip in the chickpeas and water, season well and simmer 12-15 min until thick and the chickpeas are soft.
5. Taste and adjust the salt, finish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon and serve with rice or flatbread.