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Chana masala and rice in a white bowl next to a piece of naan, a silver fork, and a bowl of sliced limes.

Chana Masala

This chana masala recipe is a healthy, hearty dinner that's a weeknight favorite.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions diced
  • 1- inch ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green chili minced
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons amchoor powder*
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the diced onions and sauté them, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. 
  • Add the ginger, garlic, and chili into the pot and sauté for two minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  • Add the garam masala, amchoor powder, paprika, turmeric, and kosher salt to the pot and stir continuously for 30 seconds to heat up the spices. 
  • Then add the crushed tomatoes and chickpeas. Stir to combine and bring to a low simmer. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chickpeas are tender. 
  • Remove the pot from the heat and add the lemon juice. Stir to combine and serve (if desired) with rice or naan. 

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Notes

*Amchoor is a dried mango powder. It adds a hint of sourness and fruitiness to this recipe. If you can't find it, add a bit more lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1481mg | Potassium: 1321mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 732IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 9mg