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Gluten-Free Emirati Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)

A flavorful and hearty chickpea curry with traditional Emirati spices, made gluten-free.

50m4 servings
WHEAT-free
380 cal|15g protein|55g carbs|12g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 15-oz cans Chickpeas (canned)
  • 1 large Onion
  • 2 medium Tomatoes
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 2 tbsp Chickpea masala spice blend
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro
  • 0.5 cup Water

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot.
  2. 2Add chopped onion and sauté until softened.
  3. 3Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute.
  4. 4Add diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. 5Add chickpea masala spice blend and water. Cook for 5 minutes.
  6. 6Add drained chickpeas and cook for another 10 minutes.
  7. 7Stir in cilantro and serve hot with rice or gluten-free flatbread.

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