Chana Masala (Low-Calorie)

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Chana Masala (Low-Calorie)

Chickpea curry with onion, tomato and Indian spices, made with only 2 tsp of oil. Serves about 2.

Total
35 minutes
Makes
2 servings
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and fry the cumin seeds until fragrant.

  2. Add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook over medium heat until golden, adding a splash of water now and then instead of more oil.

  3. Stir in the tomato purée, all the ground spices, the crushed pepper and the salt. Cook until the moisture has gone and the masala is soft and thick.

  4. Add the chickpeas with their liquid, the extra ½ cup of water and the fenugreek leaves, and simmer until thick.

  5. Garnish with chopped coriander.