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Warming Vegan Chana Masala

This vegan chana masala is made with a beautiful medley of spices, anchored by fragrant aromatics. Plus, it comes together in about a half hour!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Medium Sweet Onion diced
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 Cups Vegetable Stock
  • Juice from 1/2 a Lemon
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Curry Powder
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • Pinch Cayenne
  • Small Handful of Cilantro chopped
  • Basmati Rice for Serving optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large soup pot to medium heat. Add in the diced sweet onion with a drizzle of olive oil, and sauté until onions are soft - about 7-10 minutes.
  • Then, add in the minced cloves of garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be sure to watch the garlic so it doesn't brown!
  • Then, add in the diced tomatoes and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, so the flavors can really meld.
  • Add in the vegetable stock, chickpeas, lemon juice, spices, and cilantro, and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer chana masala for 5-10 minutes, so the flavors can meld together.
  • When done, serve in bowls over basmati rice (if desired).
  • Enjoy!