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Authentic Chana Masala – A Bold, Spiced Indian Classic

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An authentic North Indian chickpea curry made with warming spices, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Perfectly spiced and naturally vegan.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried chickpeas (or 2 15-oz cans, drained)

  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced

  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup crushed canned tomatoes)

  • 1½ tsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • ½ tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder (or paprika)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • ½–1 tsp amchur powder (or lemon juice)

  • 1 cup water or reserved chickpea cooking liquid

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

  • Green chilies (optional)

Instructions

  • Soak and cook dried chickpeas until tender, or use canned (drained).

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let sizzle.

  • Add onions and sauté until golden brown.

  • Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook 1–2 minutes.

  • Add ground spices and toast briefly.

  • Stir in tomatoes and cook until oil separates (8–10 min).

  • Add chickpeas and water. Simmer 15–20 minutes.

  • Stir in garam masala and amchur. Simmer 2 minutes.

  • Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Notes

  • Adjust chili for spice tolerance.

  • Use lemon juice if amchur is unavailable.

  • Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze.

Find it online: https://dishloomz.com/authentic-chana-masala-a-bold-spiced-indian-classic/