Chana Masala Slow Cooker Meal
Nothing’s better than a simple slow cooker dinner! And one with Indian-inspired flavors is bound to be a hit. This chana masala slow cooker meal is actually based on a classic Indian vegetarian dinner, chana masala. But, I’ve adapted it for the slow cooker!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic or garlic paste
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 Tbsp garam masala or chana masala seasoning
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 cans chickpeas 15 oz ea., drained and rinsed
- 2 Thai chili peppers diced
- ⅓ cup tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add oil, ginger, garlic, and onions. Cook about 12-15 minutes, until browned and reduced. Stir in other seasonings and cook another 2 minutes. (This step is optional but adds flavor!)
- Pour cooked mixture into slow cooker and add remaining ingredients. Or, you can just toss all of your ingredients into the slow cooker without doing the optional pre-cooking step!
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Serve over brown basmati rice, with naan, on a salad, or however you like!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g