Chana Masala – Indian chickpeas ala Julie

Ingredients 1 large yellow onion 5 plum tomatoes 2 cans TJ’s chick peas/garbanzo beans 2 tbsp TJ’s canola oil (or as you like) 2 tsp TJ’s Garam Masala 2 tsp TJ’s California garlic powder or 4 cloves fresh garlic 1 tsp dried ginger or 1/2 tsp fresh, grated ginger (ginger is optional) 1 jar TJ’s Masala sauce 1/2 cup water or milk Directions 1) Chop onion. Chop and seed tomatoes. Rinse and drain chickpeas. 2) Heat oil on Medium in a large saute pan. Add onions and garam masala. Saute for 5 – 7 minutes, until onions are soft. Add tomatoes, garlic, ginger and saute another 3 – 5 minutes. 3) Add chickpeas, Masala Sauce, and 1/2 cup of water or milk. Simmer for 20 minutes. Serve hot with TJ’s brown rice medley or Harvest Grains Blend, TJ’s plain whole milk yogurt, and freshly chopped cilantro or parsley.