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September 16, 2025
Delicious Chana Masala Recipe
Delicious chana masala transforms chickpeas, onions, and tomatoes into an absolutely irresistible dish that will become your new favorite curry. This flavorful preparation showcases how simple ingredients can be elevated through proper Indian spicing techniques to create something truly special. The combination of tender chickpeas with aromatic onions and tangy tomatoes provides the perfect base for traditional masala spices. This beloved vegetarian dish offers substantial protein while delivering authentic Indian flavors that satisfy both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. The rich, spiced sauce makes this curry perfect for serving with rice or Indian bread for a complete meal.
This chana dal masala is a delicious dish of chickpeas, onions, and tomatoes! You will love this stuff! I suggest eating this dish with fresh fried naan.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 green chile pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
4 cups chopped tomatoes
4 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
½ cup tomato sauce
½ cup plain yogurt
1 lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon salt
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and green chile pepper in hot oil until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
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Season onion mixture with cumin, paprika, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; stir. Cook onion with spices until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and tomato sauce; stir and simmer until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
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Stir yogurt into mixture until the color of mixture is even; simmer until again hot, about 5 minutes more.
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Remove pan from heat; stir lemon juice and salt into mixture.
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Tips
You may want to add more than one green chile pepper if you like to have meals taste very spicy. I generally use two jalapeños for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 413 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 73g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 413 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium 1207mg | 52% |
| Total Carbohydrate 73g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 15g | 54% |
| Total Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin C 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium 193mg | 15% |
| Iron 6mg | 33% |
| Potassium 1193mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
