Name: Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 150 ml Olive Oil; 2 Onions; 2 Tomatoes; 3 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi); 1 tsp Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Salt; 3 tsp Garlic Paste; 1 Green Chilli; 100 ml Water; 500g Chickpeas (Chana); 500 ml Water; 2 tsp Ground Cumin (Jeera); as needed Coriander

Recipe Summary

A flavorful and aromatic chickpea curry, perfect for a hearty meal. This vegetarian dish features tender chickpeas cooked in a rich, spicy tomato-onion gravy, seasoned with traditional Indian spices.

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Olive Oil 150 ml
Onions 2
Tomatoes 2
Turmeric Powder (Haldi) 3 tsp
Chilli Powder 1 tsp
Salt 2 tsp
Garlic Paste 3 tsp
Green Chilli 1
Water 100 ml
Chickpeas (Chana) 500g
Water 500 ml
Ground Cumin (Jeera) 2 tsp
Coriander as needed

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2: Add Tomatoes

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 6: Add Ground Cumin

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

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Heat Oil and Sauté Onions

Step 2: Add Tomatoes

Step 3: Add Spices

Step 4: Simmer with Water (First Batch)

Step 5: Add Chickpeas and Simmer

Step 6: Add Ground Cumin

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

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