Chana masala
Contributor
"Chana masala is an Indian curry with many chickpeas, tomatoes, and many different spices. What I like best about this dish is that it can be prepared very quickly and easily—the perfect option for a weeknight meal that’s definitely better-than-takeout."
Difficulty
Easy 👌Ingredients
Utensils
cutting board, knife, fine sieve, food processor, frying pan, rubber spatula
How-To Videos
Homemade garam masala spice mix
Basic naan
Nutrition per serving
Step 1/3
- 7½ g ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ onion
- 200 g canned chickpeas
- ½ Thai chili
- ½ tbsp garam masala
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- cutting board
- knife
- fine sieve
- food processor
Peel ginger and garlic. Peel and chop onion. Drain canned chickpeas, saving the liquid for another recipe, if desired. Add peeled ginger and garlic, Thai chili, garam masala, ground cumin, turmeric, and chili powder to a food processor and blend into a smooth paste.
Step 2/3
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 25 ml water
- frying pan
- rubber spatula
Heat ghee in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for approx. 5 min., or until translucent. Add spice paste, drained chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, and water and let simmer for approx. 10 min.
Step 3/3
- salt
- cilantro (for garnish)
- naan bread (for serving)
- basmati rice (cooked, for serving)
Season with salt to taste. Garnish with cilantro and serve naan bread and cooked basmati rice. Enjoy!
