Description
Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of this Authentic Chana Masala, a hearty dish of chickpeas simmered in a beautiful medley of aromatic spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chickpeas (cooked or canned)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (pureed or chopped)
- 2–3 green chilies (slit)
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and allow them to splutter until aromatic.
- Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies, cooking for a minute.
- Add the pureed or chopped tomatoes and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
- Gently fold in the cooked chickpeas, coating them with the spice mixture.
- Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes; add water if too thick.
- Sprinkle garam masala and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra kick, adjust the green chilies; use canned chickpeas for a quicker meal. Pairs beautifully with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg