Chana Masala (Easy and Authentic Chickpea Curry)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup neutral oil such as avocado or grapeseed
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 inch ginger piece, crushed
• 2 serrano or thai green chili peppers sliced or chopped
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne
• 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste
• 2 cans chickpeas rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala or chaat masala
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves chopped

Nutrition

• Calories : 170 calories
• Carbohydrate : 23 grams
• Fat : 7 grams
• Fiber : 4 grams
• Protein : 5 grams
• Sodium : 620 milligrams
• Sugar : 1 grams