Chana Masala Recipe

Name: Chana Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 2 whole Medium Onions, Minced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 2 teaspoons Grated Fresh Ginger; 1/2 whole Hot Green Chili Pepper, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Ground Coriander; 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; ⅛ teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper; 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric; 2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds, Toasted And Ground; 2 teaspoons Paprika; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1 can Whole Tomatoes With Their Juices, Chopped Small (15oz); ⅔ cups Water; 4 cups Cooked Chickpeas Or 2 (15-ounce) Cans Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
2 whole Medium Onions, Minced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
2 teaspoons Grated Fresh Ginger
1/2 whole Hot Green Chili Pepper, Minced
1 Tablespoon Ground Coriander
2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
⅛ teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds, Toasted And Ground
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 can Whole Tomatoes With Their Juices, Chopped Small (15oz)
⅔ cups Water
4 cups Cooked Chickpeas Or 2 (15-ounce) Cans Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 whole Lemon, Juiced

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Heat oil in a large skillet.
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Add onion, garlic, ginger and pepper and saute over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes.
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Turn heat down to medium-low and add the coriander, cumin, cayenne, turmeric, cumin seeds, paprika and garam masala.
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Cook onion mixture with spices for a minute or two, then add the tomatoes and any accumulated juices, scraping up any bits that have stuck to the pan.
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Add the water and chickpeas.
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Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, then stir in salt and lemon juice.
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Serve with fluffy basmati rice or naan bread (or both).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil, 2 whole Medium Onions, Minced, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 2 teaspoons Grated Fresh Ginger, and more.

Yes, Chana Masala falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chana Masala

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