Easy (Vegan) Chana Masala with Cilantro Cauliflower Rice

Ohhh...this one is on repeat quite a bit in our house! Another 30 minute or less recipe that's quick, easy, and healthy!  Adapted from The Minimalist Baker! 

Ingredients: 

• 3 T Coconut oil 
• 1 finely diced onion 
• 1 T ground cumin
• 3/4 sea salt 
• 6 cloves of garlic 
• 2 T fresh ginger 
• couple handful of cilantro, chopped and divided
• 3 fresh green chilies, sliced
• 1 T ground coriander
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes 
• 2 cans chickpeas, drained
• 1 tsp garam masala 
• 2-3 tsp coconut sugar
• 2 T lemon juice 
• head of cauliflower, riced (you can use frozen!) 

Directions: 

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat, Add oil, onion, cumin, and 1/4 tsp salt. 
2. Add garlic ginger, one handful cilantro, and green chilies to a small food processor to make a paste. Add to pot with onions.
3. Add coriander, chili powder, and turmeric and stir. Add more oil if it looks too dry. 
4. Add diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and remaining salt. Add 1 cup water if mixture looks to thick. 
5. Increase heat to medium high until simmering, then reduce to medium-low and maintain simmering for 20 minutes uncovered. 
6. While simmering is happening, rice cauliflower and steam or heat up frozen packet. Add cilantro. 
7. Taste test: Add coconut sugar if it's too spicy and more salt and pepper for seasoning if needed. 
8. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and garam masala - stir. 
9. Serve with cilantro cauliflower rice and garnish with extra cilantro!