One thing that my foodie heart loves about living in a large city is the limitless options for ethnic eats. One of my favorites is Indian because it is so vegetarian friendly and I love the heat of the spices they use. Even if you don’t live in a large city where you have access to lots of options, many ethnic foods can be easily recreated at home. This vegan chickpea chana masala recipe is a perfect example of that. This dish is wholesome and filling and took me only about 30 minutes to make on the stovetop. Perfect for weeknight dinner!

Chana masala is a vegetarian dish that is popular in Northern India and is simple to make. Chopped onion is stir fried with Indian spices and then simmered with tomatoes and chickpeas. Serve this dish over rice or scoop it up with pieces of naan. I served mine over top of some cauliflower rice and a bit of fresh spinach. Mmm! If you aren’t vegan, I found that a bit of crumbled feta cheese on top is also really tasty.

Since this month’s recipe redux theme is all about smoke and spice, I knew that this Indian dish would be perfect. Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne in this to meet your tolerance for spice. If you aren’t feeling the heat, smoked paprika would be a tasty alternative to the cayenne!

Vegan Chickpea Chana Masala ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 from 1 reviews Author: Deborah Davis

Prep Time: Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: Total Time: 40 mins

Yield: Yield: 5 1 x

Category: Category: Vegan, Main Dish, Gluten Free

Cuisine: Cuisine: Indian Print Pin Description Don’t order take out! Make this simple vegan chickpea chana masala at home in just around 30 minutes with plenty of leftovers. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil

coconut oil 1 yellow onion, chopped

yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced

cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons garam masala

garam masala 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cumin

cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (Adjust per your spice preference)

cayenne (Adjust per your spice preference) 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes

(14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

(6 oz) can tomato paste 1 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, minced

inch piece fresh ginger, minced 3 cups cooked chickpeas (~ 2 cans)

cooked chickpeas (~ cans) 1 (13.5 oz) can full fat coconut milk

(13.5 oz) can full fat coconut milk For Serving: brown rice, cauliflower rice, or naan; fresh chopped cilantro; additional coconut milk or yogurt (if not vegan) Instructions In a large dutch oven, melt the coconut oil. Add onions and cook until translucent, ~5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic, garam masala, turmeric, and cumin. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and ginger. Stir well to combine. Stir in the chickpeas and bring to a simmer. Add the chickpeas and coconut milk. Cook another 5-7 minutes. Notes Nutrition facts do not include rice/cauliflower for serving. Nutrition Serving Size: 1 Cup

Calories: 471 kcals

Sugar: 17.5 g

Sodium: 245 mg

Fat: 28 g

Saturated Fat: 21 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Carbohydrates: 47 g

Fiber: 14.5 g

Protein: 14 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

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