Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)

High in protein and infused with flavor, this north Indian dish is fairly easy to make and good for you too!

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 onions minced

2 cloves minced garlic

2 teaspoons fresh ginger root finely chopped/grated

6 whole cloves

1 stick of cinnamon or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

2 15oz cans of garbanzo beans

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Serves 8

Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat and saute onion. Stir in garlic, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne and turmeric. Cook for about one minute. Mix in 2 cans of garbanzo beans with liquid. Cook until heated through. And garnish with cilantro just before serving.

Note: It's the fresh cilantro that really brings the flavors together, don't omit. I also added 1-2 diced tomatoes to give it more color. Enjoy!