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Chana Masala - Recipe Cost

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1 medium finely diced, fresh tomato

1 medium finely diced, onion

1 tbsp chana masala/chole chana masala (garam masala can be substituted)

6 whole peppercorns (optional)

salt

red chili powder

oil

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
2 cups well steamed/boiled chickpeas	1 cup	$1.25 per 16 ounces	$0.55
1 tsp turmeric (powder or fresh)	1/2 teaspoon	$6.99 per 16 ounces	$0.02
2 tsp fresh coriander powder (optional)	1 teaspoon	$1.69 per 1 1/4 ounces	$0.09
1 tsp finely grated fresh garlic (about 2 cloves)	1/2 teaspoon	$4.00 per pound	$0.01
1 tsp finely fresh grated ginger (about half a thumb size)	1/2 teaspoon	$2.99 per pound	$0.01
1 tbsp tomato paste	1 1/2 teaspoons	$1.29 per 6 ounces	$0.06
¼ cup heavy whipping cream (optional)	2 tablespoons	$3.89 per pint	$0.24
½ cup water	1/4 cup	n/a
2 cups finely chopped baby spinach (optional)	1 cup	$3.99 per pound	$0.26
finely chopped cilantro for garnishment	1/2 cilantro	$1.09 per cup	$0.08
Total per Serving			$1.32
Total Recipe			$2.64