Chana Masala (Spiced Indian Chickpea Curry)
Chana Masala (Spiced Indian Chickpea Curry) brings tender chickpeas into a rich, tangy tomato-onion base layered with ginger, garlic, and warm garam masala. Each bite balances heat from green chile with aromatic spices and a hint of sweetness from slow-cooked onions. It’s a comforting dinner any night of the week and pairs beautifully with rice or warm flatbread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Process the onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and chile pepper in a food processor until they form a paste.
- 2
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the bay leaves in the hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the paste to the skillet and cook until the oil starts to separate and the mixture turns golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with chili powder, coriander, gram masala, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir until very hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Stir in just enough water to make a thick sauce; bring to a boil and stir the chickpeas into the sauce. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
- Calories 495.58 kcal High
- Protein 11.79 g Good Source
- Carbs 60.3 g Moderate
- Total Fat 22.86 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.79 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 235.68 mg Moderate
- Fiber 14.07 g Good Source
- Sugar 2.13 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 102.27 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.45 mg Moderate
- Potassium 785.57 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 7.47 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 18.75 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chana Masala (Spiced Indian Chickpea Curry) is a Bangladeshi side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Coriander Seed, Dried Bay Leaves, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 495.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chana Masala (Spiced Indian Chickpea Curry)?
- It is a Bangladeshi curry recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Chana Masala (Spiced Indian Chickpea Curry) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Coriander Seed, Dried Bay Leaves, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chana Masala (Spiced Indian Chickpea Curry)?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 495.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chana Masala (Spiced Indian Chickpea Curry) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
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