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Chana Masala
A classic North Indian dish made with chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato gravy, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It's known for its rich flavors and is both filling and budget-friendly.
Ready in 30 minutes · serves 4 · 300 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
30
min total
4
servings
300
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 2 cupschickpeas
- 1 mediumonion
- 2 mediumtomato
- 1 inchginger
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin
- 1 teaspooncoriander
- 1 teaspoonturmeric
- 1/4 teaspooncayenne pepper
- to tastesalt
- 2 tablespoonscooking oil
- 1/4 cupcilantro
Instructions
- 01
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
- 02
Once they splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
- 03
Add minced ginger and garlic, and cook for another minute.
- 04
Stir in chopped tomatoes, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and salt.
- 05
Cook until tomatoes soften, then add boiled chickpeas.
- 06
Pour in water and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- 07
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
