Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry) brings a warm, tomato-forward sauce layered with ginger and cumin around tender chickpeas for a balanced, gently spiced bite. It’s vibrant yet comforting, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner with rice or flatbreads, and just as good the next day when the flavors meld.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 50
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the tomatoes, about half the onion, the ginger, and rice flour in a blender and blend into a paste.
- 2
Heat the oil and cumin seeds in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the cumin puffs up and turns golden brown.
- 3
Cook the remaining onion in the hot oil for about 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir the blended tomato mixture, garbanzo beans, curry powder, and salt into the onions; cover and cook until hot, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Garnish with the cilantro to serve.
- Calories 354.21 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 12.63 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 58.99 g 21%
- Total Fat 7.3 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.54 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 526.46 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 14.11 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 8.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 84.69 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.7 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 831.54 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 141.02 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 14.06 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry) is an Indian side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Curry Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 354.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)?
- It is an Indian curry recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry) made of?
- The main ingredients are Curry Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 354.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry) healthy?
- Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry) has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 354.21 calories and 12.63 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 526.46 mg (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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