Channa Masala (Indian chickpea with gravvy) Recipe

Name: Channa Masala (Indian chickpea with gravvy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup White chickpeas; 1 tsp ginger paste; 1 large bay leaf or a stig of curry leaves; 1/4 cup Tomato puree, try to use fresh; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp garam masala powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 green chilly or jalepeno chopped; 1 tbsp oil; 1 Salt to taste (i use a little more than 1tsp); 1/2 cup Water for gravvy. You can also use coconut milk

Servings: persons

1 cup White chickpeas
1 tsp ginger paste
1 large bay leaf or a stig of curry leaves
1/4 cup Tomato puree, try to use fresh
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 green chilly or jalepeno chopped
1 tbsp oil
1 Salt to taste (i use a little more than 1tsp)
1/2 cup Water for gravvy. You can also use coconut milk

1
soak chickpeas overnight in water
2
Pressure cook the chickpeas until soft for a couple of whistles
3
Heat oil in a saucepan, add ginger and bay leaf or curry leaves and saute for few seconds.
4
Then add tomato puree, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilly powder, garam masala n pepper and saute till tomatoes are cooked and soft.
5
To this add cooked chickpeas, salt and water (or coconut milk) and stir.
6
Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occassionally.
7
Dont let it dry up, let there be some gravvy..
8
Turn off heat and transfer to a serving plate.
9
Add lemon juice and chillies/ jalapenos.
10
you can also garnish with chopped corriander leaves before serving.
11
Goes well with all kind of breads esp indian breads like Naan, batura (fried bread) etc or even rice

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup White chickpeas, 1 tsp ginger paste, 1 large bay leaf or a stig of curry leaves, 1/4 cup Tomato puree, try to use fresh, and more.

Yes, Channa Masala (Indian chickpea with gravvy) falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Channa Masala (Indian chickpea with gravvy)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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