Name: Easy Chana Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 3 cups hot cooked brown rice; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; Minced fresh cilantro

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Easy Chana Masala

20 min4 servings

I love this quick and healthy Indian-inspired dish so much I always make sure to have the ingredients stocked in my pantry. It makes weeknight dinners feel a little more special. —Janeen Judah, Houston, Texas

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garam masala

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained

3 cups hot cooked brown rice

1/4 cup plain yogurt

Minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

1 In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic and, if desired, jalapeno; cook and stir until onion is softened and lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Add salt and spices; cook and stir 1 minute longer.

2 Stir in tomatoes and garbanzo beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice. Top with yogurt and cilantro.