How to Make Chana Masala Tacos
On this labor day try this simple recipe. These Chana Masala Tacos are crisp, crunchy, and incredibly delicious, It's the Instant Pot or stove, that's completely vegan and gluten-free!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- ALCO Garam Masala - 1 tbsp.
- ALCO Cumin Powder - 1 tbsp.
- ALCO Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
- Chili flakes - 1/2 tsp
- ALCO Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper - 1/2 tsp Freshly ground
- ALCO Kashmiri Chili Powder 1 tsp
- Grapeseed oil - 2 tbsp.
- Red potatoes (cut into 1/2 inch cubes) - 4 medium
- Onion (diced) - 1
- Garlic cloves (finely chopped) - 4
- Fresh ginger (grated) - 2 tbsp.
- Red bell pepper (diced) - 1
- Diced tomatoes - 28 oz.
- Chickpeas (drained) - 28 oz.
- Spinach (rinsed and coarsely chopped) - 1 bunch
- Cilantro (rinsed and coarsely chopped) - 1/2 bunch
- Lemon juice - 1/2
Tamarind Chutney
(can also use any store-bought or homemade chutney):
- Tamarind concentrate - 4 tbsp.
- Brown sugar - 4 tbsp.
- Water - 2 cups
- Chili flakes (optional) -1/2 tsp
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Then toss the potatoes in 1 tbsp. of grapeseed oil, sprinkle lightly with salt, and spread onto the baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Then in a large pan, heat the oil. Then add the onion and sauté until translucent. then add the garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and spices and mix well.
- Then add the diced tomatoes and the chickpeas and stir. Then simmer for 20 minutes until the liquid has reduced. Then add the roasted potatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Now remove from heat and stir in the spinach, cilantro, and lemon juice. If you are making the tamarind sauce, whisk all ingredients together in a small saucepan.
- Then bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Then simmer until thickened- roughly 30 minutes.
- Now to serve, heat tortillas and spoon chickpea filling into each. Top with chutney, yogurt, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
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