Easy Chana Masala

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3.8

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    159 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Easy Chana Masala

Delicious and spicy Indian Chana Masala. Easy to prepare, makes a perfect week day meal!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 cardamom pots
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder or small cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon chilli powder
  • 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 500 g canned chickpeas
  • A handful fresh coriander
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili. You can use a food processor to finely chop all these ingredients and save some time.
  2. Heat some vegetable oil or vegan butter to medium heat using a large pot. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili, and cook for a few minutes or until the onion starts to soften. Stir often making sure the garlic doesn't burn.
  3. Add all spices, stir well, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. You may need to deglaze the pan with some water if the heat is too high.
  4. Add the canned chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock, deglaze the pan, and bring the pot to a simmer.
  5. Leave simmering for about 10-15 minutes so the tomatoes soften and cook well releasing their natural sweetness. You can at this point, add some sweetener such as brown sugar, or another type of sweetener you normally use.
  6. Add the chickpeas and chopped coriander, and cook for 5 more minutes until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and your Chana Masala will be ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Serve with some basmati rice, Indian bread such as naan, chapati, or roti, or Indian sides such as samosas or bhajis.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 159kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1062mg (44%) Potassium 460mg (13%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 346IU (7%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 159kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1062mg 44%
Potassium 460mg 10%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 346IU 7%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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