Chana Masala

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    128 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Chana Masala

This creamy Chana Masala is a curry dish that’s made with a homemade curry paste, chickpeas, and creamy yogurt in Indian spices. No coconut.

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Ingredients

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For the curry paste

  • ½ cup cilantro coriander, roughly chopped (8g)
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 inch ginger peeled
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon dried chili flakes

For the chana masala

  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (200g)
  • 1 can chickpeas 15 oz/400g, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup water (200ml)
  • 3 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt or dairy free yogurt
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Instructions

  1. Make the spice paste by adding all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blitzing to a paste. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat, then add the curry paste. Fry, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the water, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Check often and add more water if it’s beginning to scorch.
  4. Stir in the chickpeas and heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the yogurt.
  6. Divide between plates and top with more chopped cilantro, if desired.

Notes

  • Though this is a mild curry, you can omit the chili flake in the curry paste to keep the spice level very low.
  • While the tomato gravy is being simmered, keep an eye on it as the water could evaporate quickly and scorch the tomatoes. Add as much water as necessary.
  • If you don’t have the ingredients to make a proper curry paste, you can use dried garam masala and adjust as necessary.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 32mg (1%) Potassium 261mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 388IU (8%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 128kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 32mg 1%
Potassium 261mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 388IU 8%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 93mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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