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Chana Masala

Chana masala is an easy and delicious Indian curry, great on it's own or as a side.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 (or
Calories: 38 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 1 green chili jalepeño if you prefer a bit milder, otherwise serrano
  • 1 clove garlic giving approx ½ tbsp
  • ½ tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 1 can Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes 14.5oz/410g
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala see notes
  • 1 can chickpeas 15.5oz/440g
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or approx ½ tablespoon tamarind concentrate, if you prefer/have
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro coriander, to serve

Instructions

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  1. Finely dice the garlic, ginger, chili and onion.
  2. Warm the oil in a medium pan and add the onion. Cook a minute or two to soften.
  3. Add the ginger, garlic and chili and cook a minute or two more.
  4. Add the Organic Diced Tomatoes, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder and garam masala. Cover and simmer for around 5 minutes (see note).
  5. Add the chickpeas, mix well and cook around 10 minutes.
  6. Squeeze in a little lemon juice (or stir in some tamarind concentrate), sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve.

Notes

  • If you prefer a slightly thinner sauce, add a little water when you add the chickpeas. If you don't have or can't find garam masala, add a pinch more cumin and coriander, plus a pinch each of cinnamon, cloves, cardamon and nutmeg. 
  • You can make this in advance and re-heat as needed. You can also make the sauce base a couple days ahead and then warm and re-start where you add the chickpeas when ready to serve.
  • If you have longer, then giving it another 10 minutes or more to simmer before adding the chickpeas helps the flavors to mingle a little more. 
  • If you have longer, then giving it another 10 minutes or more to simmer before adding the chickpeas helps the flavors to mingle a little more. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 38kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 189mg (8%) Potassium 233mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 170IU (3%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(or

Amount Per Serving

Calories 38

% Daily Value*

Calories 38kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 189mg 8%
Potassium 233mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 170IU 3%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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