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
- 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 329.45 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.18 g Good Source
- Carbs 54.41 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.81 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.49 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 526.46 mg High
- Fiber 12.53 g Good Source
- Sugar 8.48 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 53.52 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate
- Potassium 618.94 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 2.56 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg Low 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 (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 329.45 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 329.45 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.
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