Chana Masala Recipe

2 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 large clove of garlic, minced

1 tablespoon curry

1 tablespoon tomato paste

15 oz can of chick peas drained, reserving

3 tablespoon liquid

1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

fresh black pepper

crushed red pepper, optional to taste

1 tablespoon non-hydrogenated vegan margarine

DIRECTIONS:

I don't know how authentic this is, but I whipped it up last night. It tasted great to me.

2 minutes. Add chick peas, liquid, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer

5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper to taste. Add margarine, stirring through to melt it. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes more or until peas are softened and dish is hot. Serve over rice.