Chana Masala

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5.0

24 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    146 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Chana Masala

Chana Masala is an easy flavorful one pot vegetarian Indian recipe. Hearty delicious chickpea curry is a go-to meat-free dish.

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Ingredients

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Chickpea Mixture:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger , finely minced
  • 2 green chilis , finely minced
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 30 ounces canned chickpeas , drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes , not drained
  • 1/2 cup cilantro , chopped

Garam Masala:

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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Instructions

Garam Masala:

  1. Make your garam masala seasoning in a small bowl and stir cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves and nutmeg well.

Garbanzo Mixture:

  1. Add 2 tablespoons butter and onion to a large dutch oven on medium heat and cook for 5-6 minutes until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, ginger, chilis, garlic, turmeric and salt.
  3. Add garam masala to your pan and stir well until coated.
  4. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add in the vegetable broth, garbanzo beans and tomatoes, stir well and bring to a simmer.
  6. Lower heat to medium low and cook for 30 minutes.
  7. Stir in cilantro and serve with flatbread or naan or dosa.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 830mg (35%) Potassium 307mg (9%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 418IU (8%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 830mg 35%
Potassium 307mg 7%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 418IU 8%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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