Chana Masala
This flavorful and hearty chana masala features tender chickpeas simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato and onion gravy. It’s a comforting and satisfying vegan dish that's perfect served with rice or naan bread. The spices are carefully balanced to create a deep, complex taste.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 256 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 400 gchickpea, canned, drained and rinsed
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tspginger, grated
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 400 gcanned crushed tomato
- 0.5 cupwater
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
- 1 tspcumin seed
- 0.5 tspturmeric powder
- 1 tspcoriander powder
- 1 tspgaram masala
- 0.5 tspchili powder
- 0.75 tspsalt
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Equipment
large pot · skillet
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the cumin seeds and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant and lightly toasted.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the seeds.
- 3
Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 4
Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 5
Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
About 1 min
- 6
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
About 3 min
- 7
Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
About 1 min
- 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
About 18 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- 9
Stir in the garam masala. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
About 1 min
- 10
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving, if desired.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 255.6kcal
- Protein
- 9g
- Carbs
- 33.6g
- Fat
- 10.1g
- Fibre
- 8.8g
- Sugar
- 9.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover chana masala in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water if the sauce is too thick, or in the microwave until heated through.
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