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Chana Masala
Chana Masala is a hearty, spiced chickpea dish that is loved for its rich flavors and vegetarian goodness. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal and pairs beautifully with rice or bread.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 350 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
40
min total
4
servings
350
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 2 cupscanned chickpeas
- 1 medium, choppedonion
- 2 medium, choppedtomatoes
- 1 tablespoonginger-garlic paste
- 2 teaspoonschana masala powder
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- to tastesalt
- 2 tablespoonsoil
- 1/4 cup, choppedcilantro
Instructions
- 01
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, letting them sizzle.
- 02
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 03
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
- 04
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- 05
Mix in chana masala powder and salt, followed by the chickpeas.
- 06
Add a cup of water, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 07
Garnish with cilantro before serving.