chana masala ingredients

This recipe requires a heat source

Recommended materials: 2 skillets, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons (or one big spoon and one small spoon), measuring cups.

Ingredients: 

  • 2 16 oz cans coconut milk
  • 1 16 oz can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
  • About 2 cups mixed vegetables (diced)
  • ⅓ cup raisins
  • 1 TBSP lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ TBSP turmeric
  • 1 TBSP salt
  • 2 TBSP curry powder
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 bunch cilantro (for garnish)

Directions: 

  1. Wash hands.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cumin, turmeric, salt, curry powder, pepper, ginger, cinnamon, and garlic. 
  3. Add mixed veggies and sauté until lightly browned. 
  4. Add cans of coconut milk, tomatoes, chickpeas, raisins, and lemon juice. 
  5. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. 
  6. Serve with whole wheat pita/naan or brown rice and garnish with cilantro if desired.
  7. Enjoy!

Adapted from a Bellingham Public Schools Central Kitchen recipe

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