Quick Chana Masala

Quick Chana Masala

A quick and easy authentic chana masala recipe that's naturally vegan but totally loaded with flavor. Comes together in about 20 minutes and made mostly from pantry staples for a simple but delicious, healthy Indian dinner.

•  Course Main Course
•  Cuisine Indian
•  Keyword chana masala, indian chickpea curry, quick chana masala
•  Prep Time 3 minutes
•  Cook Time 18 minutes
•  Total Time 23 minutes
•  Servings 4
•  Calories 253 kcal
•  Author Cheryl Malik

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons neutral oil like avocado oil or ghee, if not vegan
• 1 medium white onion chopped
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste or fresh garlic and ginger See Note
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds See Note
• 4 black peppercorns See Note
• 2 cardamom pods See Note
• 1 cinnamon stick See Note
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• cayenne powder to taste
• salt
• 1 14- ounce can chickpeas drained

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring regularly, until softened and golden but not burned, about 10 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of water or so if necessary to prevent burning.
2. Stir in the cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, peppercorns, salt, and ginger-garlic paste. Stir constantly and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add in the tomato paste and all spices; stir. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tomato paste is caramelized, about 2-3 minutes. The mixture will turn a deeper red color. Add 1 tablespoon of water or so if necessary to prevent burning.
4. Add water to create a thick gravy, using about 1/2 cup or more, depending on how saucy you like your chana masala. Stir in the drained chickpeas and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until chickpeas are softened. Taste and add more cayenne powder and/or salt to taste.
5. Serve over steamed basmati rice and with naan. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Recipe Notes

If you don't have a ginger-garlic paste, use 1/2 tablespoon of fresh minced garlic and 1/2 tablespoon fresh grated ginger.

Nutrition Facts

Quick Chana Masala

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 371mg16%

Potassium 316mg9%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 285IU6%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 64mg6%

Iron 2.4mg13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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