Chana Masala

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Finely chop red onion and dice tomatoes.
  2. 2Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add bay leaves.
  3. 3Add onions and cook until golden brown and caramelized.
  4. 4Stir in ginger garlic paste.
  5. 5Add tomatoes and cook until soft and paste-like.
  6. 6Add salt, turmeric, chili powder, amchur, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala.
  7. 7Add a splash of water to prevent spices from burning.
  8. 8Add the can of chickpeas with its liquid.
  9. 9Cover and cook.
  10. 10Mash half of the chickpeas for texture.
  11. 11Serve topped with fresh red onion, coriander, and lime juice.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole red onion, finely chopped
  • tomatoes, diced
  • oil
  • bay leaves
  • ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp amchur powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • water
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • for garnish red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • for garnish fresh coriander (optional)
  • for garnish lime juice (optional)

Equipment

panwooden spatula

Tips

  • Mash about half of the chickpeas while leaving the rest whole for better texture.