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Chana Masala

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A classic dish with a little twist. Our version with coconut milk and spinach. Creamy and savory, a treat for the senses and your tummy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cans chickpeas
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Bulb onion
  • 1 Can coconut milk
  • 1 Can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Stalk scallions
  • 1 Cup spinach
  • 2 tablespoon nut butter
  • Spices
  • Bay leaf

Instructions
 

  • Sauté thinly sliced onions up to the point of caramelization. Add in dried herbs and spices. Feel free to use whatever spices you have on hand. Keep stirring till onions are fully coated with the spices and herbs.
  • Add in crushed tomatoes. Stir for a little bit then add your chickpeas and coconut milk. Let the flavors marry and intertwine.
  • Thicken the sauce a bit with nut butter, add in spinach and garnish with whatever herbs you have on hand. In this case we have basil and scallions. Check and taste the flavor of the sauce.
  • serve on your favorite grain! We have brownrice right here and it is looking delicious.

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Keyword chana masala, chickpea, chickpea curry, chickpea stew