Crock Pot Chana Masala

by | Jul 27, 2019 | Indian, Slow Cooker

 

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Crock Pot Chana Masala

This fragrant and savory Indian dish can be done in a slow cooker to simplify your dinner prep.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan, WFPB
Keyword: chana masala in crock pot
Servings: 4
Calories: 302kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil OPTIONAL
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 onion minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced or crushed in a garlic press
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 2 Thai chilis red or green, diced, OPTIONAL
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1/2 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 2 cans chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • chopped cilantro for garnish
  • 4 cups cooked brown rice
  • Naan OPTIONAL, for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, cook ginger and onions over medium heat with a little vegetable broth or oil (optional) for about 15 minutes, until browned. Stir in the rest of the seasonings (omit the chilis if heat sensitive). Cook another 2-3 minutes until chilis are soft and mixture is fragrant.
  • Transfer the mixture into the a slow cooker, add the tomato paste, chickpeas and vegetable broth. Cook on low or 4-6 hours until thickened. If you’d like a thinner sauce, add in some more vegetable broth.
  • Serve with rice, garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 933mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 11.3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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