Chana masala

Name: Chana masala
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 14 oz canned chickpeas; 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 0.5 oz ginger; 4 cloves garlic; 1 onion; 1 Thai chili; 1 tbsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 4 tbsp ghee; 0.25 cup water; salt; cilantro (for garnish); naan bread (for serving); basmati rice (cooked, for serving)

Based on 12 ratings

Lucie

“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 👌

min.

Preparation

min.

Baking

min.

Resting

Ingredients

Servings:-4+

400 g	canned chickpeas
800 g	canned crushed tomatoes
15 g	ginger
4 cloves	garlic
1	onion
1	Thai chili
1 tbsp	garam masala
1 tsp	ground cumin
1 tsp	turmeric
½ tsp	chili powder
4 tbsp	ghee
50 ml	water
	salt
	cilantro (for garnish)
	naan bread (for serving)
	basmati rice (cooked, for serving)

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How-To Videos

Homemade garam masala spice mix

Basic naan

Utensils

cutting board
knife
fine sieve
food processor
frying pan
rubber spatula

Nutrition per serving

Cal
293

Protein
10 g

Fat
16 g

Carb
26 g

Step 1/3
- 15 g ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 400 g canned chickpeas
- 1 Thai chili
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ 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
- 4 tbsp ghee
- 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 50 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!