Recipe
EN

Chana masala with chickpeas

A dish of chickpeas stewed in a tomato sauce with ginger, garlic, and spices.

Total
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Open in lopu

Nutrition

per serving
kcal
371
Protein
18 g
Fat
7 g
Carbs
64 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings
  • onion1 pcs
  • fresh ginger5 g
  • garlic3 pcs
  • ground coriander1 tsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • saltto taste
  • ground chili pepper0.5 tsp
  • ground turmeric0.25 tsp
  • tomato paste2 tbsp
  • fresh tomatoes600 g
  • water120 ml
  • canned chickpeas800 g
  • garam masala1 tsp
  • lemon juice0.5 tsp
  • black pepperto taste

Method

7 steps
  1. Finely chop the onion and garlic, and cut the ginger into thin strips.

  2. Heat a pan with oil, sauté the onion until soft, then add the garlic and ginger.

  3. Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chili pepper, and heat the spices for a minute.

  4. Add the tomato paste and chopped tomatoes, and cook until the tomatoes soften.

  5. Add the rinsed canned chickpeas and water, and stir.

  6. Simmer the dish over low heat for about 10-15 minutes.

  7. At the end, add the garam masala and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.