Chana Masala a chickpea based Indian masala

chana masala

Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1-1/2-2 tsp salt 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 bay leaves or curry leaves (optional) 15 oz canned chopped tomatoes 15 oz canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup crained roasted red peppers 1 tsp lemone juice 1 tbsp coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley

Instructions: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pot over medium heat. Add bay leaves, garlic, cumin,

and red pepper flakes, stirring often until fragrant. Add 1/2 cups of

water and chopped tomato can. Bring that to a boil and turn the heat

to medium. Add chick-peas to the pot, bring to a simmer and cook for

about 10 minutes. Add roasted red peppers,

lemon juice, Garnish with parsley and serve with naan or rice. and salt.