VEGAN CHICKPEA CURRY / CHANA MASALA
Vegan Chickpea Curry / Chana Masala Is a quick lip smacking side dish. With the goodness of Coconut milk and spices it is one of the best vegan curry. Goes well with any flatbread and Rice.
Equipment
- 1 Heavy Bottom Pan
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 1.5 Cup Boiled Chickpeas
- 2 Nos Medium Size Red Onions Finely chopped
- 6 Nos Garlic Pods minced
- 1 Inch Ginger Finely Chopped
- 2 Nos Green Chillies finely chopped
- 100 ML Coconut Milk
- 1 Tbsp Finely Chopped Coriander
- 1 Tsp Cumin / Jeera
- 2 Tsp Oil
- 1/2 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 3/4 Tsp Garam Masala
- Salt to Taste
- 1/2 Cup Water
Instructions
- Soak Chickpeas overnight and pressure cook upto 4 whistles. I had some boiled chickpeas and I have used it here .
- Heat oil in a Pan. Add Cumin and once it crackles add minced garlic ,chopped green chillies and ginger .
- Saute for a few seconds untill you get a nice aroma. Now add the finely chopped onions and saute until they turn golden brown.
- Once the onions are nice golden brown add the salt ,red chilli powder and garam masala and mix well untill the oil starts to leave the sides.
- Add the boiled chickpeas and some chopped coriander . Mix well .
- Lower the flame . Add coconut milk and mix. Once it starts to slightly simmer turn off the heat.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with Rice or any flatbread.
Notes
- You can use canned chickpeas in case you can't get the dried ones to soak to boil.
- You can add chana masala in case you do not have Garam Masala.
- Adjust the green chillies as per your spice tolerance .
- Use the best quality coconut milk for best taste.
- You can add kashmiri chilli powder for reddish colour.