Spiced Chickpea Masala
This vegan chickpea curry combines tender garbanzo beans with onions, garlic, ginger, and fragrant cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, cloves, and cinnamon. Fresh cilantro adds a bright finish to the warmly spiced, aromatic dish, making it a satisfying one-pot choice for a weeknight meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Chickpea Masala, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 73
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in garlic, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- 4
Stir in chickpeas and their liquid. Continue to cook and stir until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro just before serving, reserving some for garnish.
- 5
Enjoy!
- Calories 149.42 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 5.68 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 20.53 g 7%
- Total Fat 5.4 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.57 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.48 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 78.32 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 5.79 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 1.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.76 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.95 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 309.29 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 30.47 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.63 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spiced Chickpea Masala is an Indian side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon Sticks, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 149.42 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Chickpea Masala?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Spiced Chickpea Masala made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon Sticks, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Chickpea Masala?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 149.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Chickpea Masala easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spiced Chickpea Masala healthy?
- Spiced Chickpea Masala has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 149.42 calories and 5.68 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. It contains Garlic 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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