Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTaj StamfordChanna Masala (v) Recipe

Channa Masala (v) Recipe

Inspired by Taj Stamford
Time45m
Serves4

Chickpea in onion and tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chickpeas

    If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and cook them until tender. If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Finely chop the onion, tomatoes, green chili, ginger, and garlic.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Heat Oil

    In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat.

  2. 4

    Add Cumin Seeds

    Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Sauté Onions

    Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.

  4. 6

    Add Ginger and Garlic

    Stir in the ginger and garlic, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  5. 7

    Add Tomatoes and Green Chili

    Add the chopped tomatoes and green chili to the pan. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

  6. 8

    Add Spices

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

  7. 9

    Add Chickpeas

    Add the cooked chickpeas to the pan and mix until they are well coated with the spice mixture.

  8. 10

    Simmer

    Add a cup of water to the pan. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for about 10 minutes.

  9. 11

    Finish with Garam Masala

    Stir in the garam masala and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Serving

  1. 12

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.

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