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Chana Masala

Ingredients

6 oz. can of chick peas
3 cloves of garlic, peeled
1/2 medium onion, thickly sliced
12 cut peeled ginger, thin strips
1/2 tomato, sliced
2 T. onion powder
1/4 t. red chili powder
1/4 t. red paprika
1/4 t. turmeric
1/2 t. ground coriander
1/2 t. sugar
1/2 t. salt
3 green cardamom
3 cloves
1 bay leaf
1/2 cinnamon stick
2 t. ground fennel powder
2 t. fresh cilantro
2 t. lemon juice
16 oz. water

Methods of Preparation
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.
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