Chana Masala — Calories & Nutrition

About Chana Masala

Spicy chickpea curry — high protein vegetarian staple

Ingredients

• Chickpeas1.5 cups (dry)
• Onion2 large
• Tomato Puree1 cup
• Oil2 tbsp
• Chole Masala2 tsp
• Ginger-Garlic Paste1 tbsp

How to make it

1. 1Soak 1.5 cups chickpeas overnight. Pressure cook with water, tea bag (for dark color), and salt for 5-6 whistles.
2. 2Heat oil. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, and sliced onions. Sauté until deep golden.
3. 3Add ginger-garlic paste, green chillies. Cook 1 minute.
4. 4Add tomato puree, chole masala, red chilli powder, coriander powder. Cook until oil separates.
5. 5Add cooked chickpeas with some liquid. Simmer 10 minutes. Mash a few chickpeas for thickness.
6. 6Garnish with ginger julienne, green chilli, and coriander. Serve with bhature or rice.