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Chana Masala

Chickpeas simmered in a bold, tangy tomato sauce with ginger, garlic, and warm spices. A North Indian staple that's hearty, satisfying, and completely plant-based.

DinnerIndianEasy

10 min

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Total

4

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 6-7 minutes until golden. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.

2

Add cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3

Add the crushed tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until thickened. Add the chickpeas and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Tip: For creamier chana masala, mash about a quarter of the chickpeas against the side of the pot. This thickens the sauce naturally.

4

Finish with lemon juice, salt, and fresh cilantro. Serve over basmati rice or with naan.

Nutrition per Serving

320kcal

Calories

14g

Protein

48g

Carbs

10g

Fat

12g

Fiber

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