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Chana masala

Prep and cooking time: 50mins

Complex carb portions, per serving: 1

Freezable

Ingredients

Serves: 4

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 onion, finely sliced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

3 carrots, diced

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground or fresh  ginger

1 x 400g tin plum/chopped tomatoes

1 x 400ml tin coconut milk

2 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed

200ml veg stock

1 tsp garam masala

250g spinach

1 handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped

Yoghurt (optional garnish)

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan. Fry the onion and carrots for 10mins, or until softened.

  2. Add the garlic, turmeric, ground coriander, and ginger, and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2mins, then pour in the tin of tomatoes, coconut milk, chickpeas, and vegetable stock.

  3. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 25mins, or until the sauce has thickened.

  4. Add garam masala, followed by the spinach, and cook for a further 5mins.

  5. Top with coriander and yoghurt (if using).