Chana Masala Recipe

Chana Masala is a popular North Indian dish made with chickpeas cooked in a flavorful and aromatic blend of spices and herbs. It is a vegetarian and vegan-friendly dish that can be served as a main course or as a side dish with bread, rice, or naan.

Chana Masala Recipe

Author: Taste Spread Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: Indian Courses: Main Course, Vegerarian Recipe Keys: Dinner M Main Course Vegetarian Meals

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Ingredients

Servings

• ¹⁄₂ cup chickpeas, boiled
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ¹⁄₂ tsp turmeric powder
• ¹⁄₂ red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil
• Coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

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2. Once the cumin seeds crackle, add chopped onion and green chili.

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3. Sauté until the onions are translucent.

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4. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

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5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.

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6. Add all the spices - coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt. Mix well.

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7. Add boiled chickpeas and 1/4 cup of water. Mix everything well.

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8. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the chana masala has thickened and the chickpeas are coated with the masala.

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9. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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Note

• You can use canned chickpeas if you don't want to cook them from scratch.
• Adjust the amount of green chili according to your taste preference.
• You can also add lemon juice for some tanginess.
• This recipe is vegan-friendly.