Savory Chickpeas In Tangy Tomato Glaze (Chana Masala)

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"This is the tastiest Chana Masala recipe you will ever try. Its authentic Indian spices and ghee add flavor. Your new favorite chickpea dish, for sure!"
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Prep time: 25mins
Cook time: 50mins
Serves or Makes: 6

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ingredients

for cooking the chickpeas

  • 4 cooked chickpeas, two small 15.5-ounce [439 gram] cans of chickpeas or 1 ⅓ cup dried chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup bean cooking liquid, or water

ingredients

prep for the tangy tomato glaze

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon green chili, minced (jalapeño or Serrano can be substituted)
  • 3 cups tomato puree, either 1 large 28-ounce [800-gram can], or the equivalent in pureed fresh tomatoes with skins removed

ingredients

to make the tangy tomato glaze

  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 8 -12 curry leaves, optional; see notes
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoons chat masala, or 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; see notes
  • 1 teaspoons garam masala, see notes

ingredients

for the garnish

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or coriander leaf, chopped (portion 2 tablespoons, then 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons Himalayan pink salt, or to taste

Method

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