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Chana Masala chickpea curry in a bowl
Spicy Chickpea Curry with Garam Masala

Classic Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
Chana Masala is the cornerstone of North Indian cuisine—a robust, spicy chickpea stew. 'Masala' here refers to the thick, aromatic onion-tomato base. Garam Masala (literally 'hot spice') is the soul of this dish, a warming blend of cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and more.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot or wok
  • Grater

Instructions

1 ✓

If using dry, soak overnight and boil until tender. (Canned: just rinse).

Tip: Discarding soak water reduces bloating.
2 ✓

Dice onion; grate ginger and garlic into a paste.

Tip: Ginger-Garlic paste is the base flavor.
3 ✓

Heat oil, fry onion until dark golden brown.

Tip: Dark onions give the deep color and savory taste.
4 ✓

Add ginger-garlic and chili, fry 1 min. Add powder spices (reserve half garam masala). Stir.

Tip: Blooming spices in oil releases flavor.
5 ✓

Add diced tomatoes. Cook until mushy and oil separates.

Tip: Oil separation means water is gone and flavor is concentrated.
6 ✓

Add chickpeas, water, salt, remaining garam masala. Simmer 15 mins.

Tip: Adding spice at the end keeps aroma fresh.
7 ✓

Stir in cilantro before serving.

Tip: Use stems too for flavor.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use canned?
Yes, rinse them first.
Too sour?
Add a pinch of sugar or baking soda.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Dried Chickpeas (or 2 cans, drained)
  • 1 large Red Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger
  • 2 medium Tomatoes (ripe)
  • 1 pc Green Chili
  • 1 tbsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro