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This recipe for chana masala from Yummily Yours is so simple, you could even make it in the morning before school. All you need is 30 minutes — half of which is cooking time — and soon you’ll have a lunchbox meal that’s the envy of the whole class. Plus, it’s mild enough to entice even the more spice-averse.

You’ll need a can of chickpeas along with cinnamon, cumin, paprika and garam masala (all can be found at your local grocery). Mix the chickpeas and spices with sautéed onions, ginger-garlic paste, chopped onions and chopped tomatoes. Add some rice and naan or a spoonful of yogurt.