MUD\WTR Love w/ Chef Gabe: Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: cashew cream

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Cashew cream adds richness while being lower in calories.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored for flavor and cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be pricier.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale offers more nutrients, while frozen spinach is budget-friendly.

Chop and dice one onion.

Smash three garlic cloves to easily remove the skin and finely chop them.

Heat olive oil in a pan.

Add chopped onions to the pan and let them sweat for a couple of minutes until they start to get golden.

Add the chopped garlic to the onions and cook to develop flavor.

Add the rinsed chickpeas to the pan.

Add a little bit of water to keep some liquid in the bottom of the pan.

Add half a teaspoon of curry masala and mix well.

Add another half teaspoon of curry masala, along with a quarter teaspoon of smoked paprika, half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes, half a teaspoon of cumin, half a teaspoon of cinnamon, a quarter teaspoon of nutmeg, and turmeric.

Add two tablespoons of maple syrup and a tablespoon of vegetable base.

Add one can of coconut cream to finalize the dish.

Stir in spinach to add freshness to the curry.

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