🌿 Vegetarian North Indian Lunch

Chana Masala

Bold, tangy chickpea curry packed with spices — a street food staple that works as a main dish.

⏱Prep10 min
🍳Cook30 min
🕐Total40 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelEasy
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Method

  1. 1

    Heat oil and fry cumin seeds.

  2. 2

    Add onions and sauté until dark golden brown.

  3. 3

    Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add tomato puree, cook until thick.

  5. 5

    Add all spices and cook 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add chickpeas and 1/2 cup water.

  7. 7

    Simmer 15 minutes until gravy thickens.

  8. 8

    Finish with amchur, lemon juice and fresh coriander.

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