Chana Masala

Ingredients	Quantity
Chickpeas	1 can (6oz)
Garlic cloves – peeled	3
Onion – thickly sliced	½ medium
Ginger – peeled and cut in thin strips	1 “ piece
Tomato sliced	½
Onion powder	2 tbsp
Red chilli powder	¼ tsp
Paprika	¼ tsp
Turmeric	¼ tsp
Ground coriander	½ tsp
Sugar	½ tsp
Salt	½ tsp
Green cardamoms	3
Cloves	3
Bay leaf	1
Cinnamon stick	½
Ground fennel powder	2 tsp
Lemon juice	2 tsp
Water	16 ounces

Heat heavy-bottom pan, and add 1 T. canola oil. Add 2 T. smashed green cardamom, smashed cloves, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick. Roast about 1 minute. Add onions, cook until brown, then add sliced ginger and smashed garlic. Cook until brown, then add tomatoes, chick peas and 16 oz. water. Add all ground spices, sugar and salt. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, covered. Add ground fennel and cilantro. Cook uncovered 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, remove from heat, cover, and let sit. Serve.