Chana Masala With Pomegranate Raita

    10m prep time
    45m total time
    Easy level
    17 ingredients

Warm up on chilly evenings (and pack in three of your 5-a-day) with this fragrant chana masala curry that’s healthy and low in fat. Serve with pomegranate raita.

Method

Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan, then cook the onions, ginger, garlic and chilli for 15-20 mins.

Step 2

Add the spices, chickpeas, the liquid from the jar the tomatoes and bouillon. Cover and simmer for 10 mins.

Step 3

Meanwhile, make the riata. Mix the yoghurt and pomegranate seeds in a small bowl and season with salt. Mix in the chopped coriander, reserving a few coriander leaves for garnish.

Step 4

Roughly mash some of the curry, using a potato masher or by pressing the chickpeas against the side of the pan using a large spoon, to thicken the curry. Cook the rice according to the packet instructions.

Step 5

Spoon the cooked chana into bowls with rice, if you like. Scatter over the reserved coriander and serve with the raita on the side.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 2 servings
  • 1tbsp Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L
  • 1tbsp Ginger, chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Ginger 100g
  • 0.5tsp Cumin Seeds 1 x Sainsbury's Cumin Seed 38g
  • 220g Cooked Wholegrain Rice, to serve 1 x Ben's Original Classic Wholegrain Microwave Rice 220g
  • 570g Chickpeas, undrained 1 x Bold Bean Co Queen Chickpeas 570g
  • 4 Small Tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 x Sainsbury's Jubilee Large Vine Tomatoes, Taste the Difference 450g
  • 150ml Plain Bio Yoghurt 1 x Yeo Valley Organic Natural Yogurt 150g
  • 25g Pomegranate Seeds 1 x Sainsbury's Pomegranate 80g
  • 0.5tsp Turmeric 1 x Sainsbury's Turmeric 48g
  • 0.5tsp Garam Masala 1 x Sainsbury's Garam Masala 38g
  • 2 Large Garlic Cloves, finely grated or crushed 1 x Sainsbury's Large Garlic
  • 1 Green Chilli, halved, deseeded and thinly sliced 1 x Sainsbury's Green Chillies 65g
  • 2 Onions, halved and thinly sliced 2 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 0.5tsp Mustard Seeds 1 x Fudco Brown Mustard Seeds 100g
  • 1tsp Ground Coriander 1 x Sainsbury's Ground Coriander 36g
  • 2tsp Vegetable Bouillon Powder 1 x Marigold Swiss Vegetable Bouillon 150g
  • 2tbsp Finely Chopped Coriander, plus extra leaves to serve 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
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