Easy Chana Masala

Chana masala is a hearty, protein-packed curry that works for lunch or dinner.

• ⏱ Prep: 10 min
• 🔥 Cook: 25 min
• 🍽 Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tins (400 g each) chickpeas, drained
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp chana or garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup water
• Lemon juice and coriander

Instructions

1. Heat oil, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
2. Add onion and cook until golden, 8 minutes.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes, spices and salt. Cook until soft and thick.
5. Add chickpeas and water. Simmer 10 minutes, mashing a few chickpeas to thicken.
6. Finish with garam masala, lemon juice and coriander.

Tips

• Serve with rice, puri or bread.