Easy Chana Dal with Basmati Rice
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked split chickpeas
- 2 cups riced cauliflower
- 1 medium onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 inch piece ginger
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 jalapeño
- 1/2 tbsp oil (like avocado or grapeseed)
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili pepper
- 1/4 tsp cardamon (optional)
- Black pepper
- Salt to taste
Preparation
Finely dice onion and jalapeño and grate ginger and garlic
Heat up oil in a large pot and fry onions until golden and fragrant
Add garlic, ginger and jalapeño and keep cooking for another 2-3 minutes
Add spices to the mix and keep stirring for another minute
Add crushed tomatoes, chickpeas and cauliflower
Pour in 3 cups of water or broth and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes
Serve with Basmati rice and a bit of fresh lime or lemon juice on top and enjoy
