Chana Masala Recipe
A flavorful chickpea curry cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices.
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Ingredients
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Chana Masala Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Add Onions and Spices
Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Incorporate Tomatoes
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
Add Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, then add them to the pan. Stir well to coat the chickpeas with the spices.
Simmer the Curry
Add about 1 cup of water and salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Finish with Garam Masala
Stir in the garam masala and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot with rice or naan.