Chana Masala

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups fresh chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3/4 cup organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
• 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/8 teaspoon garam masala

Preparation

1. Sort and wash the chickpeas, and place in a large saucepan. Cover with water to 2 inches above chickpeas; bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt, cumin, and pepper; cook 1 minute. Add chickpeas, broth, and tomato; cook 5 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Remove from heat; stir in chopped cilantro and garam masala.