Vegan Bites: Chana Masala

If you like spice, you can kick this up a notch with cayenne and jalapeno.

Otherwise, omit the above mentioned and keep it family friendly.

Chana Masala

~diced onion

~2-4 cloves garlic, grated

~knob ginger, juiced

~ 2t each garam masala, cumin seed, cardomom seed

~1/2t each turmeric, coriander

~1/4-1/2t cayenne or fresh chili

~1t each salt, cardomom

~1c tomato, stewed

~1T tomato paste

~1/2c coconut milk*optional

~1-2c cooked chickpea

Saute veg and spices in several tablespoons of oil. Add chickpeas.

Simmer in tomatoes and paste.for 20 mins.

Serve with basmati, chopped onion,super-fine julienned ginger, coconut yogurt and fresh cilantro.