Easy Chana Masala
Delicious and spicy Indian Chana Masala. Easy to prepare, makes a perfect week day meal!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Chana Masala
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 242kcal
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 onions
- 4 garlic cloves
- ½ green chilli optional for extra spice
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves
- 2 cardamom
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 400 g canned whole plum tomatoes
- 500 g canned chickpeas
Finely chop onions and press the garlic and ginger. Prepare the spice blend adding into a small mixing bowl the bay left, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin powder, chilli powder, salt and pepper.
Heat some vegetable oil in a pan and add the onions. Cook for around 10 minutes stirring often until softened. Add the ginger-garlic paste and the spice blend.
Once fragrant, using your hands crush the plum tomatoes and add the tomatoes and water into the pot. Stir and leave simmering for around 15 minutes.
Add the chickpeas and chopped coriander, cook for 5 more minutes, adjust with salt to taste and serve.
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 4mg