This chana masala recipe is an easy, healthy one-pot meal! Warm spices, fresh ginger, and cilantro add rich flavor to the satisfying chickpea curry.vegan / gluten free / dinner — Jump to recipe This chana masala recipe is about to become the star of your weeknight dinner rotation.It calls for pantry ingredients.

It cooks in one pot.And though it comes together in just over 30 minutes, most of the cooking time is hands off, so you can tackle the (minimal) cleanup as it simmers. Best of all, this easy chana masala is healthy, flavorful, and super satisfying.About Chana MasalaChana masala is a chickpea curry.Its name translates literally to spiced chickpeas, “chana” meaning chickpeas and “masala” meaning spice.

Variations of the dish, such as Punjabi chole masala, are popular throughout India and Pakistan.Though these vary in terms of preparation method and exact ingredients, most feature a spiced tomato and onion sauce.This recipe is my take on the chana masala I’ve enjoyed at Indian restaurants in the US.

I can’t call it totally traditional.Authentic chana masala uses dried chickpeas and often fresh tomato puree.Some versions feature amchur, or dried mango powder, for its distinctive tang, and many recipes call for whole spices like cardamom pods and cinnamon sticks to add warming flavor.I developed this recipe using ingredients I commonly keep in my pantry: canned chickpeas, canned tomatoes, and a handful of ground spices.

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