Vegan Chana Masala

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large clove of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon curry
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (I used ketchup, how embarassing)
• 15 oz can of chick peas drained, reserving 3 tablespoon liquid
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• fresh black pepper
• crushed red pepper, optional to taste
• 1 tablespoon margarine

Directions:

I don't know how authentic this is, but I whipped it up last night. It tasted great to me.

Heat oil on medium high heat. Fry onions until slightly browned. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, curry, and paste. Stir and simmer about 2 minutes. Add chick peas, liquid, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper to taste. Add margarine, stirring through to melt it. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes more or until peas are softened and dish is hot. Serve over rice.