Zero-Waste Chana Masala

Chana Masala is one of my favorite vegan dishes when I’m eating

Indian cuisine. It is a simple recipe to make but tastes amazing.

This version is a zero-waste recipe as well as being vegan.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups dried chickpeas

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

4 teaspoons ginger, peeled & minced

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups roasted tomatoes

2 teaspoons garam masala

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon salt or to taste

1/2 cup water

Instructions:

1. Soak chickpeas for at least six hours or overnight. 

2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onion,

 ginger, garlic, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. 

4. Add the garam masala, coriander, and turmeric and stir to coat the

 onion mixture for about one minute.

5. Stir in the tomatoes while mashing them with a spoon.

6. Stir in the chickpeas and the water. Bring to a simmer. Lower the

 heat to medium low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.