EASY CHANA MASALA

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I love this quick and healthy Indian-inspired dish so much I always make sure to have the ingredients stocked in my pantry. It makes weeknight dinners feel a little more special. -Janeen Judah, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups hot cooked brown rice
1/4 cup plain yogurt
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic and, if desired, jalapeno; cook and stir until onion is softened and lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Add salt and spices; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in tomatoes and garbanzo beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice. Top with yogurt and cilantro. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled garbanzo bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein.