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Chana Masala
Chana Masala is a classic Indian dish made with chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato gravy. It’s loved for its hearty flavors and is a staple in many Indian households, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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 cupschickpeas
- 1 mediumonion
- 2 mediumtomato
- 1 tablespoonginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1 teaspooncoriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
- 1 teaspoongaram masala
- 2 tablespoonscooking oil
- to tastesalt
Instructions
- 01
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds until they splutter.
- 02
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 03
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and chopped tomatoes; cook until tomatoes soften.
- 04
Add spices: coriander, turmeric, and salt; mix well.
- 05
Add chickpeas and 1 cup of water; simmer for 20 minutes.
- 06
Finish with garam masala and serve hot with rice or naan.
