Description
Chana Masala is a hearty Indian chickpea curry loaded with bold spices, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger. This vegan and gluten-free dish is perfect for weeknights, meal prep, and anyone craving plant-based comfort food.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes (or 1 can)
2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
½ cup water or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden.
2. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant.
3. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. Toast for 1 minute.
4. Add chopped tomatoes. Cook until softened and saucy.
5. Stir in chickpeas and water or broth. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
6. Add garam masala and lemon juice. Stir and season with salt.
7. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
For a spicier version, increase chili powder or add fresh green chili.
This dish tastes even better the next day after refrigerating.
Pair with rice, naan, or use as a wrap filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg