Delicious Chana Masala Recipe

Name: Delicious Chana Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves minced garlic; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 1 green chile pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 4 cups chopped tomatoes; 4 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans); 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 green chile pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
4 cups chopped tomatoes
4 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic, ginger, and green chile pepper in hot oil until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
2
Season onion mixture with cumin, paprika, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; stir. Cook onion with spices until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and tomato sauce; stir and simmer until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir yogurt into the mixture until the color of the mixture is even; simmer until again hot, about 5 minutes more. Remove pan from heat; stir lemon juice and salt into the mixture.

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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 olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Delicious Chana Masala falls under the General 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.

Delicious Chana Masala

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