India • Main course

Chana Masala

Make chana masala at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by India's cuisine.

VeganSpicy
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Servings4
Chana Masala
Category illustration (not this exact prepared recipe). Andy Li · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons; full source/license: /credits

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Heat oil; sizzle cumin seeds for 30 seconds, then fry onion for 8 minutes until golden.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Add garlic, ginger and chilli for 1 minute, then ground coriander, cumin and turmeric for 20 seconds.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Add tomatoes and cook 8 minutes until thick.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Stir in chickpeas, water and salt; simmer 12 minutes, crushing a few chickpeas to thicken the sauce.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Finish with garam masala, lemon juice and coriander. Serve with rice or flatbread.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested