Chana Masala
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5.0
186 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
115 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Chana Masala
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This easy chana masala is the bold, comforting chickpea curry you need—vegan, gluten-free, one-pot, and ready in 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
Spice Base
- ½ red onion medium size, chopped
- 2 Jalapeno peppers medium, chopped
- 1 tablespoons ginger paste 3-4 small slices of ginger, 1" each
- 2 cloves garlic substitute with 1-2 teaspoon of minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds substitute with 2 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin seeds substitute with 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
Chana Masala
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ onion medium size, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz - use a basic version
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder Kashmiri red chili is strong; use paprika or cayenne for a milder spice kick
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 can chickpeas 14.5 oz, low sodium version if possible - drained and rised
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste substitute with a tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped finely
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Instructions
- In a food processor, blend ingredients for spice base (onion, jalapenos, ginger, garlic, coriander, and cumin) until they form a paste (the spices will still be somewhat coarse, this is okay)
- Heat oil on a medium pan, and when hot, saute onions until they're fragrant (about 2-3 minutes)
- Now, add the spice blend from the food processor and saute until they're brown
- Add the tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric, and salt, then use your spatula to mash down the tomatoes a bit to release some of their juices - this will help deglaze the pan
- Add chickpeas, tamarind paste and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Then, lower the heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot - with flatbread or rice
Notes
- For a spicier version of this dish, keep the seeds in the peppers!
- Using the raw spices and grinding them makes the end product more fragrant. But if you want something just as delicious but less intense, use the powdered versions listed. Also, if you live near an Indian grocery store, you can buy 'chole masala' and substitute the dry spices with 2 teaspoon of that powder!
- For a slightly more sour and sharp flavor, you can add a few pods of green cardamom and cloves to the food processor
Nutrition Information
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Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
609mg
(25%)
Potassium
337mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
409IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 609mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 409IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
186 reviews
Excellent
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