gluten free vegan vegetarian dinner 10 veggie creamy basil 15 minutes or less 30 minutes or less 45 minutes or less 60 minutes or less indian inspired

Chana Masala

Name: Chana Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 T butter or coconut oil, divided; 1 T grated ginger; 2 tsps garam masala, or curry powder blend; 2 cans chickpeas, drained; 1 jar not just pasta sauce; 1/2 C chopped fresh cilantro or mint; Cooked rice or naan to serve

Oct 31, 2022

Chana Masala

Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Simple veg or vegan dinner on the table in 15 minutes? Six ingredients? Comfort-food-y enough for the kids but elegant enough for your friends? Voila. We present not just chana masala, a pantry-friendly riff on an Indian classic.

You can use 10 Veggie or Creamy Basil Not Just Pasta Sauce here.

Author:

Catherine Smart

Ingredients

2 T butter or coconut oil, divided
1 T grated ginger
2 tsps garam masala, or curry powder blend
2 cans chickpeas, drained
1 jar not just pasta sauce
1/2 C chopped fresh cilantro or mint
Cooked rice or naan to serve

View Cart (0) Checkout

Directions

In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter or ghee, and sauté ginger and garam masala or curry powder for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Stir in chickpeas and not just pasta sauce. Reduce to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes for flavors to meld. Pull off heat and stir in cilantro or mint.
Stir in last tablespoon of butter, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve over rice or with naan.