Chana Masala

Snacks | Indian cuisine

⏳ Time

30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Chana Masala

Ingredients

Onion - 2 heads
Vegetable Oil - 1 tablespoon
Garlic - 1 clove
Grated Ginger Root - 2 teaspoons
Ground coriander - 1 tablespoon
Ground ancho chili pepper - 1 piece
Ground Cumin - 2 teaspoons
Cayenne Pepper - ½ teaspoon
Turmeric - 1 teaspoon
Toasted Cumin Seeds - 2 teaspoons
Amchur - 1 tablespoon
Paprika - 2 teaspoons
Garam Masala - 1 teaspoon
Water - 0.6 cups
Chickpea - 15.2 oz
Salt - ½ teaspoon
Lemon - ½ piece
Tomatoes - 4 pieces

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet and add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, ginger, and chopped chili. Sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are browned.

Step 2

Reduce the heat and add the ground coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, slightly crushed cumin seeds, amchur, paprika, and garam masala. Sauté, stirring, for 1-2 minutes and add the finely chopped tomatoes. Then pour in the water and add the chickpeas. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, then add salt and lemon juice.