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Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)

Recipe by Cook with Nabeela

  • Ready in50 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook35 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~500 kcal
Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 150 mlOlive Oil
  • 2Onions
  • 2Tomatoes
  • 3 tspTurmeric Powder (Haldi)
  • 1 tspChilli Powder
  • 2 tspSalt
  • 3 tspGarlic Paste
  • 1Green Chilli
  • 100 mlWater
  • 500gChickpeas (Chana)
  • 500 mlWater
  • 2 tspGround Cumin (Jeera)
  • as neededCoriander

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Heat Oil and Sauté Onions

    Heat 150 ml of olive oil in a pan. Add 2 chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown, which takes approximately 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2.Add Tomatoes

    Add 2 chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften.

  3. 3.Add Spices

    Add 3 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 2 tsp of salt, 3 tsp of garlic paste, and 1 chopped green chili. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

  4. 4.Simmer with Water (First Batch)

    Pour in 100 ml of water and continue to cook the mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate from the masala.

  5. 5.Add Chickpeas and Simmer

    Add 500g of boiled chickpeas (chana) to the pan. Pour in 500 ml of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing the chickpeas to absorb the flavors and the gravy to thicken slightly.

  6. 6.Add Ground Cumin

    Sprinkle 2 tsp of ground cumin (jeera) over the chickpeas and mix gently. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.

  7. 7.Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

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Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)

Ready in

50 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

35 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~500 kcal
Recipe by Cook with Nabeela on YouTube
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. 1

    Heat Oil and Sauté Onions

    Heat 150 ml of olive oil in a pan. Add 2 chopped onions and until they turn golden brown, which takes approximately .

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes

    Add 2 chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook for about , stirring occasionally, until they soften.

  3. 3

    Add Spices

    Add 3 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 2 tsp of salt, 3 tsp of garlic paste, and 1 chopped green chili. Mix well and cook for until the spices are fragrant.

  4. 4

    Simmer with Water (First Batch)

    Pour in 100 ml of water and continue to cook the mixture for about , stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate from the masala.

  5. 5

    Add Chickpeas and Simmer

    Add 500g of boiled chickpeas (chana) to the pan. Pour in 500 ml of water and bring the mixture to a boil. heat and for , allowing the chickpeas to absorb the flavors and the gravy to thicken slightly.

  6. 6

    Add Ground Cumin

    Sprinkle 2 tsp of ground cumin (jeera) over the chickpeas and mix gently. Cook for another .

  7. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Chili powder · Green chili
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
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