Slow Cooker Chana Masala
A classic North Indian chickpea curry simmered in a slow cooker with aromatic spices, tomatoes, and onions.
Ingredients
- 2 cans Chickpeas
- about 790 g Diced Tomatoes
- 1 large Onion
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 0.5 tsp Chili Powder
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Open the 2 cans of chickpeas and drain them, then rinse them under cold water.
- 2Place a 25.4 cm skillet over medium-high heat (190.6°C / 190°C). Add the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and let it heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 3Add the 1 large onion, chopped, to the hot skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- 4Add the 1 tablespoon of ginger and 3 cloves of garlic, minced, to the skillet with the onions. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5Transfer the cooked onion, ginger, and garlic mixture from the skillet into your slow cooker.
- 6Add the 2 cans of chickpeas, the about 790 g of diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of garam masala, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 0.5 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the slow cooker.
- 7Stir everything together well to make sure all the ingredients are combined.
- 8Put the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, until the chickpeas are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 9Chop the 0.25 cup of cilantro. Stir most of the chopped cilantro into the slow cooker just before serving, reserving some for garnish. Serve hot.
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