chana masala

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Handful cilantro, chopped
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1-2 tsp kasuri methi (optional)
• 1-2 tbsp cashew butter
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• water or vegetable stock as needed