Recipes Cuisine Asian Indian Delicious Chana Masala 4.7 (57) 40 Reviews 23 Photos This chana dal masala is a delicious dish of chickpeas, onions, and tomatoes! You will love this stuff! I suggest eating this dish with fresh fried naan. Submitted by norm vandyke Updated on August 23, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 23 23 23 23 23 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 green chile pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon ground turmeric ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 4 cups chopped tomatoes 4 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans) ½ cup tomato sauce ½ cup plain yogurt 1 lemon, juiced ½ teaspoon salt Directions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and green chile pepper in hot oil until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Season onion mixture with cumin, paprika, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; stir. Cook onion with spices until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and tomato sauce; stir and simmer until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir yogurt into mixture until the color of mixture is even; simmer until again hot, about 5 minutes more. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove pan from heat; stir lemon juice and salt into mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Tips You may want to add more than one green chile pepper if you like to have meals taste very spicy. I generally use two jalapeños for this recipe. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 413 Calories 8g Fat 73g Carbs 17g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 413 % Daily Value * Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Sodium 1207mg 52% Total Carbohydrate 73g 26% Dietary Fiber 15g 54% Total Sugars 11g Protein 17g 34% Vitamin C 67mg 74% Calcium 193mg 15% Iron 6mg 33% Potassium 1193mg 25% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved