Channa Masala recipe served on a plate, by Dhaba Wala Indian Kitchen
Jul 14 2026
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Channa Masala Recipe

Inspired by Dhaba Wala Indian Kitchen
Time40m
Serves4

Chickpeas cooked in a spicy sauce

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare the base

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

2

Sauté onions

Add chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

3

Add garlic and ginger

Mince the garlic and ginger and add them to the pan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

4

Cook tomatoes

Chop the tomatoes and add them to the pan. Cook until they soften and the oil starts to separate, about 5-6 minutes.

5

Add spices

Stir in the coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.

6

Add chickpeas

Add the chickpeas to the pan, stirring to combine with the spice mixture. If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them first.

7

Simmer

Pour in a cup of water and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

8

Finish with garam masala

Stir in the garam masala and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Adjust salt if necessary.

9

Garnish and serve

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with rice or naan.