Recipes Cuisine Asian Indian Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas) 4.4 (225) 166 Reviews 52 Photos Give this chana masala dish a try and don't look back. Indian food is not just curried sauces. This spin on an Indian chickpea curry features a healthy mixture of chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, and spices. Both carnivores and vegetarians will enjoy this meal. My kids love it. Leave out the green chile if the kiddies will be eating. Serve over basmati or jasmine rice and enjoy. Namaste y'all! Submitted by latinmama Updated on December 15, 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 52 52 52 52 52 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste 1 green chile pepper, seeded and chopped (Optional) 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 fresh bay leaves 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon garam masala ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 pinch salt to taste water as needed 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, or more to taste Directions Grind onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and chile pepper together in a food processor into a paste. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry bay leaves in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour the paste into the skillet and cook until the oil begins to separate from the mixture and is golden brown in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the mixture with chili powder, coriander, gram masala, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir until very hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir enough water into the mixture to get a thick gravy; bring to a boil and stir chickpeas into the gravy. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with cilantro. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Recipe Tip Serve with a matar paneer recipe to round out this Indian dinner. As an optional serving suggestion, serve with Indian Naan Bread instead of rice. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 413 Calories 23g Fat 46g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 413 % Daily Value * Total Fat 23g 29% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Sodium 525mg 23% Total Carbohydrate 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 10g 35% Total Sugars 5g Protein 9g 19% Vitamin C 76mg 84% Calcium 103mg 8% Iron 3mg 18% Potassium 635mg 14% * 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